Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer FT Nights Orlando, FL

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

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• $7500 Sign On Bonus

• $1500 Relocation Bonus

Schedule: Full Time Nights - Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1930 to 0730

Location: AdventHealth Waterford Lakes ER - 13691 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth East Orlando

• AdventHealth East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area

• A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience

• Annual number of emergency cases: 89,018

You Will Be Responsible For:

Demonstrates, through behavior, AdventHealths core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork.

• Exam Supervision and Administration: 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. Follows proper exam protocols as outlined in department Policy and Procedure manual. Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam. Performs, properly documents, and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental policy. Adapts procedure to each patients medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Diagnostic Image Quality and Documentation: Reviews all images on ultrasound machine or Web and thoroughly fills out Ultrasound worksheet in a timely manner. Re-scans patient as requested by Radiologist. Is open to critique of exams by Radiologist and/or department Manager/Educator. Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade clinical skills. Maintains familiarity with new procedures. Assists with clinical instructions and serves as a resource to less experienced employees.

• Personal Productivity and Accountability: Completes exams in a timely manner. Properly and consistently evaluates patient prep status and schedules exam accordingly. Coordinates 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. Keeps supervisor or manager informed and seeks assistance from appropriate individuals when confronted with complicated procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team. Communicates abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notifies the physicians of procedures to be interpreted. Maintains a professional relationship with all customers. Communicates with patients and family members appropriate to age and understanding.

• Data Processing: 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 Radiology Facilitator (RF) and transmits required worksheet and requisition for all after-hours cases. Effective knowledge of all Information Systems used in the Ultrasound department. Accurately documents, completes and charges procedures to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. Follows all AdventHealth policies and departmental procedures outlines.

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

Required:

• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to the computer and AGFA Pacs system

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds

• Basic EKG knowledge

• Ability to function independently with little or no supervision

• Graduate of Ultrasound Program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• ARDMS credentials to include:

1. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS (AB) and

2. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS (OB/GYN) and

3. Registered Vascular Technology RVT (VT)

Preferred:

• Knowledge of PACS and associated equipment

• Good organizational skills

• Breast Sonography knowledge

• Pediatric and Neuro Sonography knowledge

• Graduate of Vascular Ultrasound Program

• Associate or bachelors degree in healthcare-related field

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: AdventHealth East Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25025937

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.