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Baptist Health

Sonographer I FT Nights 6p-6:30a Brookwood

Baptist Health, Homewood, Alabama, United States

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Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

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. Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

With inpatient and outpatient services, our professional team of radiologists and radiology technicians ensures that each diagnostic imaging test or interventional radiology procedure is performed efficiently and with your comfort in mind. Position Summary

Sonographer I FT Nights 6p-6:30a Brookwood Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention. SHIFT:

Friday/Saturday/Sunday, night position, 3 12’s, 6p-6:30a Responsibilities

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 ensures 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 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. Provides patient transport. Qualifications

Education/Training:

Graduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines. Licensure/Certification: • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered through ARDMS. • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification. • Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry. Experience:

Knowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and demonstrated competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to the department.

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