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 standards of practice, and providing shift leadership and support to Imaging staff. The lead provides technical expertise in diagnostic medical sonography, mentors team members, and helps ensure adherence to best practices. The position supports and coordinates Imaging technical and support staff, helps organize and prioritize shift activities, and performs a variety of ultrasound procedures. It also includes following radiation safety practices, producing complete and timely images, 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.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Required registration/credential: ARDMS RDMS (OB/GYN), (AB), or (BR); or ARRT R.T.(S)(ARRT) or R.T.(S)(BS)(ARRT); ARDMS RVT(VT) or ARRT R.T.(S)(VS)(ARRT); or ARDMS 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.
- 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 exams.
- Follow radiation safety rules and regulations, reducing personal and patient exposure to as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).
- Produce quality images in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
- 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
