Shreveport, Louisiana
Posted: 29-Sep-24
Location: Maitland, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24030541
Vascular Sonographer – AdventHealth Outpatient Imaging
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Commitment to whole-person care, giving you the opportunity to help heal people in mind body and spirit.
- Excellent benefits, market-driven wages and career development opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement as we expand our network across the nation.
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Shift: Per Diem
Location: Kissimmee Outpatient Imaging
The role you’ll contribute:
The 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. Participates in the AdventHealth performance improvement program. Adheres to the AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- 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. Follows proper exam protocols as outlined in department Policy and Procedure manual.
- Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade clinical skills. Maintains familiarity with new procedures. Assists with clinical instructions and serves as a resource to less experienced employees.
- Completes exams in a timely manner. Properly and consistently evaluates patient prep status and schedules exam accordingly. Communicates abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notifies the physicians of procedures to be interpreted. Maintains a professional relationship with all customers. Communicates with patients and family members appropriate to age and understanding.
- Accurately documents, completes and charges procedures to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. Follows all AdventHealth policies and departmental procedures’ outlines.
- Performs a full range of diagnostic ultrasound procedures and operates all ultrasound equipment in assigned department. Rotates between multiple campuses/US departments as needed. Learns and adapts to new technologies and protocols and helps develop the knowledge and competency of coworkers and students. Utilizes knowledge and skill to provide service to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
- Minimum qualifications:
- Graduate of Ultrasound Program
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- ARDMS, ARRT and/or CCI credentials to include:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS (AB) and Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer RDMS (OB/GYN)
- Registered Vascular Technology RVT (VT) OR Registered Vascular Sonographer RVS
