[ref. j44052204] Sonographer III, Advanced Cert

Position Summary:

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as sonography section leader and represents ultrasonography to the Imaging Services Manager when considering equipment

• Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance ofservices and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Complies with allstate and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheresto Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assesses the patient’s physical condition and age specificneeds.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desiredresults.
• Performs properpatientidentification, acquirespatient’s clinicalhistory, and assuresthattheinformation is accuratelydocumented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesforinterpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relative anatomy

• Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Assists in supervision ofstudent sonographers and training of new sonographers.
• Applies appropriatestandardprecautions andpersonalprotectiveequipmentto prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of allcustomers.
• Directs and assist with daily workflow ofthe imaging teamto include patientflow,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.
• Assistsmanagerinholding selfandteamaccountableforproducingquality images,detailed documentation,andcharge

• Orients and preceptsstaff.
• Participates on committees.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent withOrlandoHealth policies,theADA, FMLA and otherfederal,

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies andprocedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS)registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical

• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• Maintains RDMS physics registry and three ARDMS registries.

Experience

sonography.