Description
Essential Functions
- Maintains a thorough working knowledge of the operation of all equipment and current developments relating to ultrasound imaging.
- Performs examinations according to policy and protocol. Maintains proper quality control of ultrasound equipment.
- Serves as a resource to the physician relating to ultrasound procedures.
- Functions as a delegated agent of the physician and practices under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Use independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic medical procedures.
- A fundamental approach to the safe use of diagnostic medical ultrasound is to apply elements of the AS Low As Reasonably Achievable (“ALARA”) Principle including lowest output power and shortest scan time consistent with acquiring the required diagnostic information.
- Uses proper patient positioning, tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to promote patient comfort and prevent compromised data acquisition or musculoskeletal injury to the diagnostic medical sonographer.
- Must have applicable RDMS/ARRT(S) registry in three (3) or more specialties. Must demonstrate competency and perform any of the five (5) specialty routinely.
- Specialties:
- AB – Abdomen
- OBGYN – Obstetrics and Gynecology
- PS – Pediatric Sonography
- VT – Vascular Technology
- MSK – Musculoskeletal
Requirements
Required Education and Experience Certified through ARRT OR ARDMS. High School or GED. CPR certification within 3 months of employment. Must have equivalent of 6 years (12,480 hours) continuous ultrasound experience (education program -does not count) with no more than 1 year break in experience within the last 7 years. At least 3 years of experience in ALL 5 specialties. Relevant specialties at Watson Clinic include Musculoskeletal, Abdominal, Vascular Sonography, Pediatric Sonography, and Obstetrics/Gynecology. Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved with the operation of ultrasound equipment use; human anatomy and proper positioning of patients to secure desired scans and images; methods used in processing images. Ability to administer first aid in emergency medical situations (CPR).
Additional Eligibility Qualifications ARDMS registered, possess the ability to do duplex scanning, one year of experience in ob, Gyn, or Abd. Must possess RVT registry to perform Vascular exams. Available to work at all locations. Available to work ALL schedules. No Correction Action Plans within a year. Able to proctor other less experienced sonographers. Able to work as an interim lead sonographer.
Skills Required
- ARRT or ARDMS certification
- High school diploma or GED
- CPR certification within three months of employment
- Six years or 12,480 hours of continuous ultrasound experience, with no more than one-year break within the last seven years
- At least three years of experience in all five specialties: musculoskeletal, abdominal, vascular, pediatric, and obstetrics/gynecology
- ARDMS registration
- Ability to perform duplex scanning
- At least one year of experience in obstetrics, gynecology, or abdominal ultrasound
- RVT registry to perform vascular examinations
- Availability to work at all locations
- Availability to work all schedules
- No corrective action plans within the past year
- Ability to proctor less experienced sonographers
- Ability to work as an interim lead sonographer
What We Do
Watson Clinic is one of the largest multispecialty medical clinics in Florida, providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Lakeland, Polk County, and beyond. Established in 1941, the clinic features over 220 board-certified physicians across 40 medical and surgical specialties. Supported by a qualified team of midlevel providers, Watson Clinic offers a wide range of services, including primary care, cardiology, OB-GYN, and urgent care, across multiple locations in Central Florida.
