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Diagnostic Medical and Breast Sonographer AdventHealth Imaging     

Location: 1919 E Highway 50 Clermont, 34711      

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Centra Care

• Up to $2500 Sign On Bonus
• Commitment to whole-person care, giving you the opportunity to help heal people in mind body and spirit.
• Fulfilling work with people who treat you like family.
• Excellent benefits, market-driven wages and career development opportunities.
• Recognized for the seventh year in a row as a recipient of the Gallup Great Workplace Award as part of the AdventHealth network.
• Opportunities for advancement as we expand our network across the nation.

Work Hours/Shifts: Sunday 8am-4:30pm, and Monday - Wednesday 7am-7pm

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. Always follows proper exam protocols as outlined in department Policy and Procedure manual. Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam.  
• Reviews all images on Ultrasound machine or IMPAX (PACS) and thoroughly fills out Ultrasound worksheet in a timely manner.  Rescans patient as requested by Radiologist. Is open to critique of exams by Radiologist and/or department Manager/ Educator. 
• Completes exams in a timely manner.  Properly and consistently evaluates patient prep status and schedules exam accordingly. Demonstrates ability to coordinate acceptable patient throughput in either an IP and/or OP setting keeping the department on schedule and maintaining desired productivity. Follows direction from Manager and Lead Sonographer. All FT and PT dayshift/weekday employees must participate in the System back up call rotation. 
• 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.  Corrects erroneous accession numbers in PACS when needed.  Notifies Radiologist Facilitator (RF) and transmits required worksheet and requisition for all after-hours cases.  Effective knowledge of all Information Systems used in the Ultrasound department. 
• Operates and maintains Ultrasound equipment in a safe manner.  Adheres to all infection control standards. Employee job duties may include handling and disposal of hazardous material (Hazmat) waste.  Employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling Hazmat waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and disposal of Hazmat waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. Follows guidelines for proper use of GUS and/or Trophon unit. Washes hands before and after every patient encounter. 
• Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and operates all ultrasound equipment in assigned department.  Is willing and able to rotate between multiple campuses/US departments as needed. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills for age-specific factors necessary to perform safe and effective procedures on patients of all ages (neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatrics).  The knowledge and skills are acquired through in-service, continuing education and/or experience.  Demonstrates a willingness to learn/adapt to new technologies and protocols and help develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students.  
• Assists with data collection for KPI's while understanding the department performance trends and established standards.  Contributes toward process improvement by serving on PI teams as assigned.  Participates in department patient satisfaction initiatives.  Utilizes patient service recovery resources when appropriate. 
• Attends department meetings consistently and promotes positive dialogue with respect to department objectives.  Listens and is responsible to understand all agenda items. Attends all other meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

What You Will Need:

• Abdomen, Abdominal Doppler, OB/Gyn, Small Parts, and Interventional Sonographic Procedures
• Breast sonography
• Ability to learn and master new tasks related to the computer and AGFA Pacs system
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Graduate of Ultrasound Program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

· A minimum of the following two American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) specialty examinations

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Abdomen (AB) AND
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)
• OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologies RT(S)

AND

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - Breast OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologies RT(BS)

Job Summary:

Under general supervision performs General Sonographic procedures in accordance with department protocols. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.