Sonographer Lead

UVA Community Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Sonographer Lead in Manassas, Virginia. This role involves mentoring sonographers, coordinating work activities, and providing skilled vascular sonography services. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, ARDMS certification, and two years of experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold ARDMS certification.
• 2 years of experience required.
• Preferred: RVT certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model and mentor for sonographers.
• Coordinate work shift activities and assist in quality improvement.
• Provide skilled vascular sonography services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Ability to work under stress

Leadership

Education

2 Year/Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tools

Sonography equipment

Job description

About Us

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 – and 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.

Job Description

Sonographer Lead

Job Code: US3605

Sign-on bonus available! available

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.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Leadership development.

Competencies

• Patient Care
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
  • Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Technical Competency
  • 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

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