Ultrasound Tech PRN Connerton

Description
Ultrasound Tech PRN AdventHealth ConnertonLocation Address: 9441 Health Center Drive Land O' Lakes, Florida 34637Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth SC Connerton

• Specialty hospital for medically complex patients
• Pulmonary and Vapotherm Center of Excellence
• Staff consists of all Registered Respiratory Therapist, 65% BSN or above RN’s, Current staff certifications include CCRN, PCCN, CNML, WCNC, NEA-BC, and RN-BC
• Onsite BSN completion program partnership with South University with staff discounted rate
• Simulation Lab and Clinical Transition Pilot Program

Work Hours/Shift:PRN You Will Be Responsible For:The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment, and for performing and communicating results of diagnostic examinations using sonography. He/She is responsible for daily operations of the sonographic laboratory, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The sonographer maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyses sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Coordinates work schedule with Departmental Director and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals, referral or commercial agencies.
• Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician.
• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
• Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problems.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area/department.
• Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

• High School Graduate, Satisfactory completion of approved medical sonography program
• Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in one discipline including Abdomen, OB/GYN, Small Parts, Breast or RVT or registry eligible with 12 months to become registered.
• BLS required

Job Summary:The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer uses Ultrasound to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data to aid the physician in the diagnosis of disease and/or injury while maintaining the highest standard of patient care.


This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.