Sonographer II (Full-time)

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a skilled sonographer to perform routine and specialized ultrasound procedures under general supervision across locations. You will select appropriate equipment and settings to ensure quality imaging and patient safety.

Required RDMS or RVT with BCLS, and graduation from an approved Ultrasound Education Program. Participation in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to regulatory standards are essential parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Ultrasound Education Program.
• RDMS certification OR RVT certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.
• Selects accurate equipment and factors per patient to ensure quality imaging.
• Documents patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Maintains supplies and notifies when reordering is needed.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

RDMS experience

RVT experience

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Accredited Ultrasound Education Program

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Job Requirements Schedule: M-F; dayshift

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.

Primary 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.
• Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Applies knowledge of Sonographic 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.

Work Experience Education & Experience - Required

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Education Program
• RDMS: minimum of 1 year experience OR RVT: No experience necessary
• RDMS Certification OR RVT Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Work Experience Education & Experience - Preferred

• RDMS certification with additional RVT certification within a year