The Sonographer III performs diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging procedures, demonstrating competency in routine noninvasive and/or invasive techniques while recognizing normal and abnormal anatomy. This role involves independent functioning in the absence of supervision, leading complex problem-solving, and participating in supervising students and training new sonographers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of sonography and maintain current BLS certification, along with specific ARDMS or CCI registrations relevant to cardiac or vascular specialties. A minimum of two years of experience is required for this position.
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Job description
Position Summary
ECHO / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHER III Position SummaryProvides quality patient care when performing diagnostic cardiology and/or vascular sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager, or director. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Demonstrates competency in routine noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics, andequipment operation and maintenance.
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
Leads others in complex problem solving.
Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
Works independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology in conjunction with obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical anddiagnostic information.
Works closely with the provider to perform noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular diagnostic sonographicexams, and functions independently in the absence of the supervisor and/or manager.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services 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 desired results.
Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accuratelydocumented.
Position patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images forinterpretation.
Assesses diagnostic images for technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that all relativeanatomy is demonstrated.
Comprehends and complies with Quality Control standards and participates in all Quality Control tasks.
Administers medical aid as required for any emergency situation.
Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagiousdiseases.
Utilizes all Orlando Health computer systems effectively and accurately.
Ensures safety of all customers.
Maintains accurate and precise documentation. Accurately record verbal and telephone orders from physicians in the patientrecord.
Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Participates in supervising student sonographers, training, and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow,participates in quality and safety initiatives, acting as a department super user, participates in committees related to modality,department, or facility, participates in educational in-services, and complex care programs.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/TrainingGraduate of an accredited school of sonography. Depending on assigned department, meets education/training as required under established current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines. Licensure/Certification
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Must maintain one of the following:
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers(ARDMS) in fetal echocardiography; or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS);or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer(RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); or
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); or
Must be registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines within twelve (12) months of hire. ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years’ experience. HIGHLY PREF: ECHO and or DUAL Sonographer experience.
