Sonographer Lead

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Manassas seeks a Sonographer Lead to function as a mentor and coordinator for sonographers. You will ensure high standards in patient care while overseeing departmental activities and compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree, ARDMS certification, and 2+ years of experience. Strong communication and technical skills are essential for success in this hands-on healthcare role, promoting both patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Requires ARDMS certification and preferably RVT.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures on various patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work shift activities within the sonography department.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
• Participate in team meetings to achieve goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Compliance with OSHA regulations

Teamwork

Technical Competency

Communication Skills

Ability to Multitask

Education

2 Year/Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent

Job description

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know & making connections with our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Sonographer Lead functions as a role model, mentor, and coach for all Sonographers. Helps coordinate work shift activities within the department. Assists in orientation, continuous quality improvement, cost containment and maintenance of standards of care. Provides input for performance evaluation. Ensure a clean and safe work area. Provides skilled vascular sonography services consistent with licensure and certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 2 Year/Associate's Degree required. Graduation from an accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or ARDMS registrant. Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification with either ARDMS or ARRT.

Experience: 2 years of experience required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: ARDMS certified, RVT preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and to meet the specific needs of various patient age groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

• Patient Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
  • Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
  • Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients' arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
  • Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
  • Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Compliance: Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.
  • Cleans examination surfaces between patients.
  • Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
  • Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
  • Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
• Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
  • Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
  • Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Technical Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.
  • Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
  • Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
  • Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
  • Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
  • Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

On call responsibilities as directed: Yes

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

Job Info

• Job Identification 6154
• Locations 8700 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, 20110, US
• Business Unit UVA Health Prince William Medical Center