Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonographer PRNApopka, FL

Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

Quaint and quiet but still close to major Central Florida cities AdventHealth Apopka offers the leading-edge care and resources of a large hospital network with the warmth of a community-based health care facility.

If you're interested in medical jobs, Apopka is a great place to start your career. At our hospital, you can join a team of talented Apopka nurses, medical assistants, nurse assistants, patient care and health administration professionals in a supportive environment. To get started, you can visit one of our weekly in-person hiring events each Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm, where our hiring managers can talk with you about our competitive benefits. Exceptional candidates sometimes receive same-day offers to join our team.

Whether you live here or are relocating, learn more about Apopka hospital jobs available at AdventHealth.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Schedule: PRN / Shift: Days

Location: 2100 Ocoee Apopka Road, Apopka, FL 32703

The community youll be caring for: AdventHealth Apopka

• AdventHealth Apopka is a seven-story, 120-bed hospital offering an extensive range of services including expanded surgical services, advanced surgical suites and a catheterization lab

• The hospital also features a 30,000-square-foot emergency department with pediatric-friendly beds, imaging services, a full-service cafeteria, chapel, gift shop and on-site fire station

• The hospital opened in December 2017, replacing the 50-bed hospital that AdventHealth had operated in downtown Apopka for more than four decades

The role youll contribute:

The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist, under general supervision, performs a wide range of Sonography and Vascular Sonography procedures in accordance with department protocols, contributing to the delivery of high-quality diagnostic information for the treatment and prognosis of vascular disorders and other medical conditions. This role operates at a technical level, conducting ultrasound procedures across a broad spectrum of patient ages, from neonatal through geriatric, ensuring high-quality exams for interpretation by medical professionals such as Cardiologists and clinic physicians.

In addition to routine diagnostic tasks, the Vascular Ultrasound Technologist assists physicians with interventional procedures, employing ultrasound as a guidance tool where necessary. The role demands a comprehensive understanding of both departmental and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the field of Sonography and Vascular Surgery. The Vascular Ultrasound Technologist is expected to exercise independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in performing diagnostic scans, selecting practical applications and technical factors, and assuming responsibility for designated areas or procedures.

Engagement in the performance improvement program is essential, as is adherence to the Corporate Compliance Plan and all rules and regulations of applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. This position emphasizes the importance of outstanding customer service, maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all, and occasionally entails teaching and directing the work of other staff and students. The ability to deliver safe and effective patient care, consistent with the organization's mission, vision, and core values, is paramount.

The value youll bring to the team:

• Exam Supervision and Administration: 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. Utilizes two patient identifiers to confirm patient/exam accuracy before administering exam. Performs, properly documents, and reports all procedures in accordance with departmental policy. Adapts procedure to each patients medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Diagnostic Image Quality and Documentation: Reviews all images on ultrasound machine or Web and thoroughly fills out Ultrasound worksheet in a timely manner. Re-scans patient as requested by Radiologist. Is open to critique of exams by Radiologist and/or department Manager/Educator. 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.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduate of Ultrasound Program

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• (AB) ARDMS or ARRT Abdomen

• (OBGYN) ARDMS or ARRT - Obstetrics and Gynecology

• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist OR RVS Registered Vascular Sonographer

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Graduate of Vascular Ultrasound Program

• Associates in health-care related field OR Bachelors in health-care related field

• (BR) ARMDS or ARRT Breast Sonography

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

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: AdventHealth Apopka

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25025522

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.