Ultrasound Sonographer at AdventHealth Lake Nona ED & Waterford Lakes ED Florida

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·     Paid Parental Leave

·     Pet Insurance

·     Benefits from Day One

·     Student Loan Repayment Program & Debt-free Education

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location: AdventHealth Lake Nona ED & AdventHealth Waterford Lakes

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Saturday 11:00am at Lake Nona ED & Sunday 6:00am to 2:30pm at Waterford Lakes ED

*Eligible shifts qualify for weekend shift differential, 2^nd shift differential & 3^rd shift differential*

The role you’ll contribute: 

Under general supervision performs General Sonographic procedures in accordance with department protocols. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Consistently obtains the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus and/or NPO prep status as observed by Radiologists, Ultrasound Educator, and Ultrasound Manager. Always follows proper exam protocols as outlined in department Policy and Procedure manual. Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam.  [Exam Supervision and Administration]
• Reviews all images on Ultrasound machine or IMPAX (PACS) and thoroughly fills out Ultrasound worksheet in a timely manner.  Rescans patient as requested by Radiologist. Is open to critique of exams by Radiologist and/or department Manager/ Educator.  [Diagnostic Image Quality and Documentation]
• Completes exams in a timely manner.  Properly and consistently evaluates patient prep status and schedules exam accordingly. Demonstrates ability to coordinate acceptable patient throughput in either an IP and/or OP setting keeping the department on schedule and maintaining desired productivity. Follows direction from Manager and Lead Sonographer. All FT and PT dayshift/weekday employees must participate in the System back up call rotation. [Personal Productivity and Accountability]
• Utilizes computer system to update exam status, cancel/update orders as needed.  Ensures charges match procedure completed.  Confirms proper exam/patient assignment at QC before releasing images to PACS for interpretation.  Corrects erroneous accession numbers in PACS when needed.  Notifies Radiologist Facilitator (RF) and transmits required worksheet and requisition for all after-hours cases.  Effective knowledge of all Information Systems used in the Ultrasound department. [Data Processing] 

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Graduate of an Ultrasound Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
•  ARDMS Abdomen & OB/GYN Registries

o    Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Abdomen (AB) AND Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)