Precision Ultrasound Sonographer

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a skilled Ultrasonography professional to perform routine and specialized sonographic procedures under general supervision. Certify and maintain quality patient imaging across departments.

Responsibilities include selecting equipment and factors per patient, ensuring infection control, documenting in EHRs, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. RDMS and BCLS are required; 1+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
• No experience necessary.
• RDMS Certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in Sonography in all locations across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Applies knowledge of Sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program

RDMS Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Experience: 1+ years

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a skilled Ultrasonography professional to perform routine and specialized sonographic procedures under general supervision. Certify and maintain quality patient imaging across departments.

Responsibilities include selecting equipment and factors per patient, ensuring infection control, documenting in EHRs, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. RDMS and BCLS are required; 1+ years preferred.