What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sonographer Lead (Full-time, Weekday) position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
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.
Education & Experience - Required
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
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field