About this role
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.
Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
With inpatient and outpatient services, our professional team of radiologists and radiology technicians makes sure that each diagnostic imaging test or interventional radiology procedure is performed efficiently and with your comfort in mind.
Position Summary
Sonographer I On Call PRN
Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.
SHIFT: This role will help to cover variable shift coverage to align with 24/7 coverage.
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 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 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 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 facilityProvides patient transport.
Qualifications
Education/TrainingGraduate of an accredited school of sonography and meets American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) eligibility guidelines. Licensure/Certification• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certificate.• Maintains ARDMS physics registry and one ARDMS registry • Must be registered through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) within twelve (12) months of hire ExperienceKnowledge of routine ultrasound procedures and routinely demonstrates competency in performing ultrasound examinations pertinent to department.Other facts
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest health care system in Central Alabama and a proud affiliate of the UAB Health System. With more than 600 highly respected and experienced physicians on the medical staff, Baptist Health provides residents of Central Alabama with access to advanced treatments, technologies, and cutting-edge medical care close to home. The 775-bed health system has a regional service area of 14 counties with approximately 700,000 people. Baptist Health's family of health care services includes three acute care hospitals, a regional cancer center, a free-standing psychiatric hospital, a joint venture surgical center, a network of ambulatory clinics, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care facilities, wound care services, rehabilitation, and home care services.
Some of our recent accolades include:
• Forbes Top Employer in Alabama
• Top 100 Hospital and Top 15 Health System (Truven Health)
• Nationally-certified Stroke Center (Joint Commission)
• Blue Distinction + Center for Hips and Knees (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Gold Plus Stroke Quality Achievement Award (American Heart and Stroke Associations)
• CHIME Award ﹘ Most Wired Health System
What you'll do
- The Sonographer I is responsible for providing quality patient care while performing diagnostic sonographic imaging and related procedures. This includes working closely with radiologists, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining compliance with regulations.
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