Sonographer – Outpatient Cardiology – Sebastian, FL Position Available In Indian River, Florida

Sonographer – Outpatient Cardiology – Sebastian, FL
SEBASTIAN, Florida
Clinical, Allied & Patient Care
No
OH Sebastian River Medical Ctr
First
OH Sebastian River Medical Ctr
239532
Job Description
Position Summary
Orlando Health’s Sebastian Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.
With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.
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Position Summary
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.
Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vison
403(b) Retirment Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition
as well as tuition reimbursment
&
monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start day one
Responsibilities
Essential Functions

• 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.
• Adsto Orlando Health mission statements and commitment to excellence standards.
• Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desiredresults.
• Performs properpatientidentification, acquires patient’s clinicalhistory, and assures that the 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.
  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
• Provides patient transport.
  Qualifications
  Education/Training
  Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines.
  Licensure/Certification
• RegisteredDiagnostic Medical Sonographer(RDMS)registered through the American Registry ofDiagnosticMedical 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.