Baptist Health·Homewood, Alabama
Performs diagnostic sonographic exams and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation by radiologists. Ensures high-quality imaging, maintains patient safety, and documents clinical history accurately.
Sonographer I FT Midnight 7/7 LOCATION: Brookwood Baptist Imaging7131 Cahaba Valley Road Suite 101, Birmingham, Al 35242 SHIFT: This role would work Wednesday through Tuesday. 7on/7off . Versatile schedule to include 4-10 hour days (7:30pm-6am) and 3-12 hour days (630pm-7am).
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay and benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start on day one!
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.
Requires graduation from an accredited sonography school and current RDMS certification. Must maintain BLS certification and demonstrate competency in routine ultrasound procedures.
Market context
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