Chief Sonographer | Full Time | Days

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Radiology, Chairman or Manager, the Chief Ultrasound Technologist has a complete understanding and is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Ultrasound Imaging Program. Performs diagnostic imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Assures service is in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Two years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g. Associates Degree).
Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCEDMS)
Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or ARRT (US).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
Two years experience as a Sonographer required.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experienced preferred.

Responsibilities

Exhibits and models leadership skills and acts like an owner for the organization, department and modality.
Exhibits organizational skills to efficiently maintain the daily operations of the department.
Performs Ultrasound diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards.
Assesses pertinent information, prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations.
Completes documentation of patient care and procedure.
Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs.
Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols.
Engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives.
Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements.
Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals.