Lead Diagnostic Sonographer

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In addition to assisting leaders with administrative and regulatory functions, the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lead performs diagnostic and therapeutic sonographic procedures under the direction of a Radiologist. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lead provides compassionate direct patient care with an emphasis on maintaining organizational values and standards of behavior. Sonography is operator-dependent, and its optimal performance requires a highly skilled and well-educated individual who can continuously integrate known clinical information with ultrasound image content and related physiologic data to tailor the examination to ensure that it is comprehensive and accurate. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lead is required to participate in an on-call rotation outside of business hours based on department needs and must be able to work some weekends and holidays. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography or Vascular Technology required.
Completion of a two-year or more accredited health science program (i.e. Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, Nursing, etc.) plus completion of a twelve-month formal education program in Sonography required.
Maintains active registry status.
Successful completion of clinical requirements of an accredited program.
2 years radiology experience in a hospital or clinic required.
Registered Medical Diagnostic Sonographer.
Registered Sonographer in two additional specialities: Abdomen, Breast, MSK, OB/GYN, Pediatric or RVT required.
Current BCLS certification.
Mandatory Reporter.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree from a CAAHEP accredited or equivalent program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program preferred.
Direct patient health care experience preferred.
1 year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.
Completes a variety of high quality, patient-centered ultrasound procedures on all age ranges (neonatal – elderly) and in varying locations throughout the hospital, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Performs quality control (QC) procedures in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements independently, ensuring proper functioning of equipment and image quality.
Troubleshoots equipment issues & errors and reports safety concerns & malfunctions promptly.
Prepares and cleans equipment to meet disinfection and high-level disinfection standards.
Demonstrates knowledge of multiple computer systems and applications (HIS, RIS, PACS and modality-specific), including documentation and review of patient history as applicable.
Assists in the training and supervision of students.
Maintains an adequate level of personal productivity and creates staffing schedules that maximize department productivity.
Teaches and mentors staff in assigned technical area providing immediate feedback; orients new team members; and assists leaders on performance evaluations to ensure a smooth functioning, high quality operation.
Responsible for ordering and utilizing supplies in a cost-effective manner.
Reviews and approves team member timekeeping.