Sonographer-Outpatient Fetal Care Center- Downtown ORL

Orlando Health Women's Institute Position Summary

The Orlando Health Women's Institute is a comprehensive healthcare provider focused on addressing the unique medical needs of women at every stage of life. Located within the Orlando Health system, the institute offers a full spectrum of services, including gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, and maternal-fetal medicine. It also specializes in complex areas like gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, breast health, and menopause management. The institute is dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care through advanced diagnostic tools, minimally invasive surgeries, and cutting-edge treatments. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, the Women's Institute emphasizes wellness, preventative care, and the latest medical advancements to ensure the highest quality of care. Whether for routine health screenings or specialized treatment, the Orlando Health Women's Institute is a trusted resource for women's healthcare in Central Florida.

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Position Summary: Performs patient care under the direction of the physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in an ambulatory setting

Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 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 (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance 100% PAID Tuition as well as tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

Department: Fetal Care Center Status: Full Time Shift: Days Hours: 7:45am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, Fridays- 7:30am-12:30pm No Weekends, No Holidays

Responsibilities Essential Functions

Acts as sonography section leader and represents ultrasonography to the Imaging Services Manager when considering equipment choices, technical issues, or personnel issues.

Works closely with Radiologist, Perinatologist and/or Cardiologist 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.

Assists in supervision of student sonographers and training of new sonographers.

Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.

Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.

Ensures safety of all customers.

Directs and assist with daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staff assignments, and resolution of customer service issues.

Plans and prioritizes exam scheduling and processing that support the needs of the patients and physicians.

Actively participates in departmental projects and process improvement initiatives.

Assists manager in holding self and team accountable for producing quality images, detailed documentation, and charge management through the Quality Control Program.

Orients and precepts staff.

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 facility.

Qualifications

Education/Training: Associate degree in applied science and graduate of an accredited school of sonography. Must meet the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.

Licensure/Certification: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). AND Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate. For Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonography Must maintain ARDMS physics registry and ARDMS OBGYN registry. Prefer Sonographer also have the following three (3) NTQR certifications: Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) Nuchal Translucency Nasal Bone OR For Pediatric Congenital Sonography - Must maintain registries that apply to the Pediatric Congenital Sonography position. o RDCS and/or o RCS and/or o RDMS.

Experience: Experience in Maternal Fetal Medicine sonography with knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures which may include invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Doppler, 3D/4D, and pediatric cardiac sonography. OR Experience in Pediatric Congenital sonography with ability to perform routine, advanced, and fetal echocardiology exams including, but not limited to, 2-D and M-Mode Echocardiography exams, Color Flow and Spectral Doppler.