Diag Medical Sonographer Lead
About The Position
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lead provides quality patient care and performs high-quality imaging exams while serving as a clinical resource and role model for associate technologists in the medical imaging department. The role requires sensitivity to patient needs, leadership, maintaining current unit standards of practice, and providing shift leadership and support to Imaging staff. The lead provides leadership, support, and coordination to Imaging technical and support staff; helps direct, organize, and prioritize shift activities; and performs a variety of ultrasound procedures. The role also includes following radiation safety rules and ALARA practices, producing complete and accurate images in a timely manner, and reviewing completed tests for quality, completeness, and appropriate documentation before forwarding them to the radiologist for interpretation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of ultrasound experience.
- Required credential, depending on personnel availability and entity requirements: ARDMS registration as RDMS (OB/GYN), (AB), or (BR); or ARRT registration as R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT); ARDMS registration as RVT(VT) or ARRT registration as R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT); or ARDMS registration as RDCS(AE) or (PE), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS). For entities with shortages of qualified personnel, the credential must be obtained within one year of hire.
- BLS through the American Heart Association.
- For the state of Utah: LRT.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, support, and coordination to Imaging technical and support staff.
- Assist in directing, organizing, and prioritizing shift activities to meet patient-care and staff needs.
- Perform ultrasound procedures, including abdominal, pelvic, OB, head, extremity, retroperitoneal, small-parts, and vascular studies.
- Follow radiation safety rules and regulations, reducing personal and patient exposure according to ALARA principles.
- Produce high-quality images that are complete, accurate, and timely.
- Review completed tests for quality, completeness, and appropriate documentation before forwarding them to the radiologist for interpretation.
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for associate technologists.
- Maintain sensitivity to patient needs and assure current standards of practice for the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
