Position Summary Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. Responsibilities Essential Functions • Acts as sonography section leader and represents ultrasonography to the Imaging Services Manager when considering equipment choices, technical issues, or personnel issues. • Works closely with Radiologist, Perinatologist and/or Cardiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams. • Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care. • Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures. • Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality. • Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards. • Assesses the patient's physical condition and age specific needs. • Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results. • Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient's clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented. • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. • Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated. • Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks. • Administers medical aid as required for any emergency. • Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers. • Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases. • Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. • Ensures safety of all customers. • Directs and assist with daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staff assignments, and resolution of customer service issues. • Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians. • Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvement initiatives. • Assists manager in holding self and team accountable for producing quality images, detailed documentation, and charge management through the Quality Control Program. • Orients and precepts staff. • 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 and procedures. Other Related Functions • Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation. • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. • Maintains well stocked and organized work areas. • May be required to work at any facility. Qualifications Education/Training Associate degree in applied science and graduate of an accredited school of sonography. Must meet the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines. Licensure/Certification • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). AND • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate. • For Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography - Must maintain ARDMS physics registry and ARDMS OBGYN registry. • Prefer Sonographer also have the following three (3) NTQR certifications: o Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) o Nuchal Translucency o Nasal Bone OR • For Pediatric Congenital Sonography - Must maintain registries that apply to the Pediatric Congenital Sonography position. o RDCS and/or o RCS and/or o RDMS. Experience Experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography with knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric cardiac sonography. OR Experience in Pediatric Congenital sonography with ability to perform routine, advanced, and fetal echocardiology exams including, but not limited to, 2-D and M-Mode Echocardiography exams, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler.
Education/Training Associate degree in applied science and graduate of an accredited school of sonography. Must meet the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines. Licensure/Certification • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). AND • Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate. • For Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography - Must maintain ARDMS physics registry and ARDMS OBGYN registry. • Prefer Sonographer also have the following three (3) NTQR certifications: o Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) o Nuchal Translucency o Nasal Bone OR • For Pediatric Congenital Sonography - Must maintain registries that apply to the Pediatric Congenital Sonography position. o RDCS and/or o RCS and/or o RDMS. Experience Experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography with knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric cardiac sonography. OR Experience in Pediatric Congenital sonography with ability to perform routine, advanced, and fetal echocardiology exams including, but not limited to, 2-D and M-Mode Echocardiography exams, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler.
Essential Functions • Acts as sonography section leader and represents ultrasonography to the Imaging Services Manager when considering equipment choices, technical issues, or personnel issues. • Works closely with Radiologist, Perinatologist and/or Cardiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams. • Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care. • Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures. • Complies with all state and federal regulations applicable to each modality. • Adheres to Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards. • Assesses the patient's physical condition and age specific needs. • Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results. • Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient's clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented. • Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation. • Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy is demonstrated. • Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks. • Administers medical aid as required for any emergency. • Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers. • Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases. • Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately. • Ensures safety of all customers. • Directs and assist with daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staff assignments, and resolution of customer service issues. • Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians. • Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvement initiatives. • Assists manager in holding self and team accountable for producing quality images, detailed documentation, and charge management through the Quality Control Program. • Orients and precepts staff. • 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 and procedures. Other Related Functions • Follows established standards of practice for image processing and interpretation. • Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. • Maintains well stocked and organized work areas. • May be required to work at any facility.