Cardiac Sonographer Lead

Sutter Health; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California seeks an experienced Sonography Operations Coordinator who coordinates day-to-day sonography operations, assigns work to sonographers, aides and students, and ensures timely, high-quality imaging for diagnosis.

You will implement policies, supervise equipment maintenance, liaise with physicians and staff, and uphold privacy and safety regulations to deliver excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is required.
• ARDMS RDCS certification is preferred or required upon hire.
• Experience coordinating clinical staff and students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day sonography operations and staff schedules.
• Supervise sonographers, diagnostic imaging aides and students.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Coordination

Education

Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

ARDMS certification (RDCS)

Job description

Coordinates and organizes day to day sonography operations, including work assignments of the sonographers, diagnostic imaging aides, and students. Expertly performs routine and specialized sonography procedures of high complexity to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Implements and updates policies, procedures and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen radiation protection/safety measures. Ensures the timely delivery of accurate imaging services and oversees the efficient maintenance and operation of all radiological equipment. Serves as the liaison between Diagnostic Imaging and staff, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduation from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

OR possession of ARDMS evidencing completion of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RDCS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire