Sonographer III

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Sonographer to perform routine and specialized procedures across locations. The role emphasizes clinical competence, patient care, documentation, infection control, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have RDMS/RVT certifications (or two+ RDMS) and a Basic Life Support certification, with 3+ years of ultrasound experience and graduation from an accredited Ultrasound

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
• Experience: 3+ Years.
• RDMS and RVT certification OR 2+ RDMS certifications.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine and specialized sonographic procedures across locations.
• Select accurate equipment and factors per patient and participate in Clinical Ladder.
• Apply sonography principles; adhere to infection prevention standards and regulatory compliance.
• Document patient care activity in electronic health records.
• Lead departmental performance improvement initiatives and serve as a preceptor or trainer.

Skills

Sonography proficiency

Infection control

Electronic health records

Education

Ultrasound Educational Program

Tools

RDMS

RVT

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Requirements Overview Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes 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.


• Key Responsibility 2: 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.


• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.


• Key Responsibility 4: 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 and follows up for resolution, in accordance with policy.


• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities.

Work Experience

• Education: Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program


• Experience: 3+ Years


• Licensures/Certifications: RDMS and RVT certification OR 2 or more RDMS certifications


• Licensures/Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification