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Sonographer, Lead
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Position Summary Directs daily workflow and assists the Department Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director. Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic cardiology, vascular, or general sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager, or director.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates competency in performing routine general, cardiology, and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics, and equipment operation and maintenance.
Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures as outlined in the Echo/Vascular Sonographer III or General Sonographer III Job Descriptions.
Functions in a supervisory level in the absence of the Supervisor/Director/Manager of Non‑Invasive Cardiology when requested.
Directs and assists with the daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staffing assignments and resolution of customer service issues.
Works with vendors and Clinical Engineering to schedule equipment downtime for preventive maintenance and repairs and reports any equipment issues promptly.
Works closely with the radiologist, cardiologist, or vascular physicians to perform general or noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular diagnostic sonographic exams, and functions independently in the absence of the supervisor and/or manager.
Maintains CEU tracking for department sonographers.
May assist with maintaining the department’s timekeeping using Orlando Health’s timekeeping system.
Participates in supervising student sonographers, training, and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow.
Participates in quality and safety initiatives, acting as a department super user, participates in committees related to modality, department, or facility, participates in educational in‑services, and complex care programs.
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
Leads others in complex problem solving.
Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
Works independently with guidance only in complex situations.
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology in conjunction with obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
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.
Qualifications Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of sonography. Depending on assigned department, meets education/training as required under established current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.
Licensure/Certification: Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Must Maintain One Of The Following
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in TWO of the following registries: Abdomen, Breast, Musculoskeletal, Neurosonology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, or Vascular; or
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Fetal Echocardiography; or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS);
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI);
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in Sonography is required.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Sonographer, Lead
role at
Orlando Health
Position Summary Directs daily workflow and assists the Department Supervisor, Manager, and/or Director. Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic cardiology, vascular, or general sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention under the supervision of the department supervisor, manager, or director.
Essential Functions
Demonstrates competency in performing routine general, cardiology, and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostics, and equipment operation and maintenance.
Responsible for performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures as outlined in the Echo/Vascular Sonographer III or General Sonographer III Job Descriptions.
Functions in a supervisory level in the absence of the Supervisor/Director/Manager of Non‑Invasive Cardiology when requested.
Directs and assists with the daily workflow of the imaging team to include patient flow, supply ordering, staffing assignments and resolution of customer service issues.
Works with vendors and Clinical Engineering to schedule equipment downtime for preventive maintenance and repairs and reports any equipment issues promptly.
Works closely with the radiologist, cardiologist, or vascular physicians to perform general or noninvasive and/or invasive cardiology and/or vascular diagnostic sonographic exams, and functions independently in the absence of the supervisor and/or manager.
Maintains CEU tracking for department sonographers.
May assist with maintaining the department’s timekeeping using Orlando Health’s timekeeping system.
Participates in supervising student sonographers, training, and orienting new sonographers, directing daily workflow.
Participates in quality and safety initiatives, acting as a department super user, participates in committees related to modality, department, or facility, participates in educational in‑services, and complex care programs.
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
Leads others in complex problem solving.
Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative solutions.
Works independently with guidance only in complex situations.
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Recognizes normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology in conjunction with obtaining and documenting pertinent clinical and diagnostic information.
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.
Qualifications Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of sonography. Depending on assigned department, meets education/training as required under established current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) guidelines.
Licensure/Certification: Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
Must Maintain One Of The Following
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) in TWO of the following registries: Abdomen, Breast, Musculoskeletal, Neurosonology, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, or Vascular; or
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Fetal Echocardiography; or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS);
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI);
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in Sonography is required.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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