Sonographer Lead (Full-time, Weekday)

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); In loco; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an experienced Sonography Lead to perform routine and specialized imaging procedures under minimal supervision and to guide clinical and ancillary staff across locations. The role emphasizes leadership, quality, infection prevention, and budget collaboration, with responsibilities for training, precepting, and performance improvement initiatives.

Candidates should hold RDMS and an additional registry, a health sciences degree, and BCLS

Competenze

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
• 3+ years of sonography experience.
• RDMS Certification and one additional registry.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field.

Mansioni

• Executes clinical competence in Sonography across locations and patient types, selecting equipment and factors for each patient.
• Performs high level disinfection and adheres to regulatory standards.
• Leads staff and participates in performance improvement and training activities.
• Participates in Clinical Ladder Program and coaching/mentoring.
• Oversees staff and department workflow, inventory, and budget planning.
• Performs quality assurance and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Documents patient care activities in EHR systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team coordination

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field

RDMS Certification

Additional registries

Ultrasound Educational Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

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Schedule

Dayshift; Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary Sonography staff.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Executes clinical competence in Sonography, across all locations and 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.
• 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.
• Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Leads clinical and ancillary staff of the Sonography Department and facilitates a productive workflow for efficient department operations. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies.
• Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/functional issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership.
• Provides feedback on staff performance, trains and orients sonography personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with department leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, personnel performance, staff scheduling, and educational activities. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.
• Oversees documentation of patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
• 3+ years
• RDMS Certification and one additional registry.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field