Ultrasound Tech - Part Time 2nd Shift

Position Summary:

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 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 desiredresults.
• Performs properpatientidentification, acquires patient’s clinicalhistory, and assuresthatthe informationis accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulatestechnical factorsto achieve high quality imagesfor 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 participatesin all Quality Control tasks.
• Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
• Appliesappropriate standard precautions andpersonalprotective equipmentto prevent cross-contaminationof contagiousdiseases.
• Assistsin supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensures safety of all customers.
• Maintainsreasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and localstandards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies andprocedures.

• 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
• Provides patient transport.

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 Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.
• Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry

Experience

Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and routinely demonstrates competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to department.