AdventHealth

Medical vascular Sonographer PRN Altamonte Springs

Posted on: 17 Jan 2021

Altamonte Springs, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Description
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A RESUME, CREDENTIALS, REGISTRIES AND/OR DEGREE WITH APPLICATION

Diagnostic Medical and Vascular Sonographer - PRN AdventHealth Altamonte Springs

Work Hours/Shift:

* Per Diem Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

* 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.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

* 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 Bachelors degree in healthcare-related field (Preferred)
* Breast Sonography knowledge (Preferred)
* Pediatric and Neuro Sonography knowledge (Preferred)

Job Summary:

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.

AdventHealth

Altamonte Springs, FL

We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.

AdventHealth is comprised of more than 82,000 employees and physicians nationwide who share a common purpose, are united in mission and deliver whole person care – care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Our health care system finds its roots in the heritage and continuing ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which has a 150-year legacy of innovative health care services.

Throughout the United States, our system has more than 40 outstanding hospital-anchored markets in nine states, and our team delivers care to about 25,000 people a day.

Each of our employees is a valued member of our team. They play an important role in ensuring every person we serve is treated with uncommon compassion, feels connected throughout their experience, receives exceptional care, trusts us as reliable, and ultimately, feels whole because of their engagement with us. Everyone deserves this kind of experience and this is our promise – it’s how we live out our mission.
 

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