Lead Sonographer

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Foxborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled individual to enhance clinical operations and oversee staff in a dynamic healthcare setting. This role involves training and mentoring clinical staff, managing patient care coordination, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality ultrasound services. With a focus on operational excellence and patient satisfaction, the position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare. If you are passionate about patient care and possess strong leadership skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of ultrasound scanning experience with multiple patient populations.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with operational oversight and quality improvement.
• Oversee coordination of clinical activities for students.
• Deliver exemplary personal patient contact while executing advanced ultrasound duties.

Skills

Ultrasound Scanning

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Imaging

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences

Job description

Summary
Responsible to assist the manager with operational oversight, improvement of clinical operations, and staff supervision. Functions include training, mentoring, and evaluating clinical staff, overseeing coordination of clinical activities for students, coordination of patient care and flow, telephone triage, medical information management, and clinical support for the radiologist. Also performs the duties of a clinical staff member and serves as a role model and resource person for staff in the department. This position acts as a liaison between the clinical staff, managers, and the Radiologists.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
-Assist management with operational oversight, quality improvement, operational flow, performance measurement, and implementation of new practices
-Assist in providing guidance to staff, staff scheduling, triage duties, and is a resource to staff
-Oversees the coordination of clinical activities for students to ensure they are meeting core curriculum requirements
-Demonstrates positive customer service focus by delivering exemplary personal patient contact while executing advanced ultrasound clinical duties which may include echocardiogram, vascular, doppler, etc.
-Acts as a liaison between clinical staff, managers, and Radiologists

Education
Associate's Degree Diagnostic Imaging required or Associate's Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonographer required and Bachelor's Degree Health Sciences preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer [RDMS] - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Experience
ultrasound scanning experience with multiple patient populations 5-7 years required leadership experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
- Good business acumen skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.