Sonographer (Pool) - Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida at Bayfront Health

Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sonography, Patient Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Quality Control, Emergency Medical Aid, Technical Factors Manipulation, Patient Positioning, Clinical History Acquisition, Doppler Sonography, 3D/4D Sonography, Pediatric Sonography, Biopsies, Amniocentesis, Thoracentesis, Breast Localization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Summary Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Department: Imaging - Ultrasound Schedule: PRN coverage weekends and overnight shifts as necessaryPosition: Sonographer About Orlando Health Bayfront HospitalOrlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. A teaching medical center, the 480-bed hospital’s areas of expertise include heart and vascular, digestive health, orthopedics, surgical services, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, neurosciences, maternity care, emergency services and trauma care. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County. Home to the Center for Women and Babies, the hospital offers full obstetrical services, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USAToday Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Job summary Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention Essential Functions Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams. Demonstrates professional judgment in service delivery and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care. Delivers appropriate care, recognizes patient conditions, and ensures successful completion of procedures. Complies with allstate and federal regulations applicable to each modality. Adheres to Orlando Health mission statement and commitment to excellence standards. Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specific needs. Provides instructions to achieve patient cooperation and desired results. Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history and ensures accurate documentation. Positions patient, equipment, and associated devices. Manipulates technical factors to achieve high-quality images for interpretation. Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that allrelative anatomy is demonstrated. Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participatesin all Quality Control tasks. Administers medical aid asrequired for any emergency situation. Applies appropriate standard precautions and use of personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases. Assists in supervising student sonographers. Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. Ensures the safety of all customers. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies, procedures, department guidelines, and education requirements. Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas. Works at any facility asrequired by operational needs or organizational demands. Provides patient transport. Education/TrainingGraduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines. Licensure/Certification Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS)registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate. Experience Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as biopsies, amniocentesis, thoracentesis, breast cyst aspiration, and breast localization, and knowledge of Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric sonography. Minimum 1 year scanning experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Sonographer provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures. They work closely with Radiologists to ensure high-quality images for interpretation and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.