Singapore, Singapore
Posted: 15-Aug-24
Location: Orlando, Florida
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 24027475
Diagnostic Medical and Vascular Sonographer
Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth East Orlando
East Orlando: 7727 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
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
- Full Time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment in a safe manner. Adheres to all infection control standards. May transport pharmaceutical waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area.
- Graduate of Ultrasound Program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- ARDMS credentials to include:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS (AB) and
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS (OB/GYN) and
- Registered Vascular Technology RVT (VT)
- Graduate of Vascular Ultrasound Program (Preferred)
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field (Preferred)
- Breast Sonography knowledge (Preferred)
- Pediatric and Neuro Sonography knowledge (Preferred)
The Diagnostic Medical and Vascular Sonographer, under general supervision performs general Sonography and Vascular Sonography procedures in accordance with department protocols. Performs, at a technical level, a variety of ultrasound procedures on neonatal through geriatric patients. Assists physicians with interventional procedures. Selects practical applications and technical factors. Is knowledgeable in and carries out all applicable processes of the department. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.