Baptist Health·Homewood, Alabama
The Sonographer provides quality patient care by performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation or intervention, working closely with the Radiologist. Essential functions include assessing patient conditions, positioning patients and equipment, acquiring high-quality images, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and quality standards.
Position Summary: BROOKWOOD DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING CENTER513 Brookwood BlvdSuite 100Birmingham, Al 35209 SONOGRAPHER POOL
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. 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. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging With inpatient and outpatient services, our professional team of radiologists and radiology technicians makes sure that each diagnostic imaging test or interventional radiology procedure is performed efficiently and with your comfort in mind.
Essential Functions Works closely with Radiologist to perform diagnostic sonographic exams.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 accurately documented.Positions patient, equipment, associated devices and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for 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 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 contagious diseases.Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers.Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.Ensures safety of all customers.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. 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 facilityProvides patient transport.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meet ARDMS eligibility guidelines, requiring registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and maintenance of current BLS certification. Experience should include knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and demonstrated competency in performing relevant departmental examinations.
Market context
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