Maternal Fetal Medicine Lead Sonographer
About The Position
The Lead Sonographer coordinates, plans, and organizes the clinical activities of the area under the direction leadership. Assesses clinical staffing needs, prepares and maintains work schedule and adjusts as needed. Communicates schedule to staff. Coordinates patients flow throughout the day and provides direction for staff as needed. Reassigns staff if indicated. Facilitates effective communication and resolves operation issues that support department service goals, objectives, benchmarks and targets. Contributes to Carilion Clinics performance improvement activities. Assists manager with identifying, reviewing, and recommending suggestions for performance improvement. Serves as liaison between manager and clinical staff. Assists with providing education activities for staff. Coordinates orientation for new clinical staff. Participates in peer review and provides input to management for performance review process. Monitors performance improvement activities and/or collects data as directed by management. Participates in development of action plans. Observes all safety precautions and standards; train all staff and assure that all clinical staff comply with safety measures; maintain OSHA and MSDS manuals; and assure that all clinical staff complete annual health requirements. Participates in direct patient care delivery as appropriate for the individual certification or licensure. Interprets exam results to quantify the extent of patients disease by utilizing established diagnostic parameters. Compiles preliminary reports to communicate test results to referring physicians.
Requirements
- Associates degree in a clinical discipline required.
- 3 years of clinical experience.
- Vascular Ultrasound: Registered Sonographer with RDCS or RCS credentials.
- Echo: Registered Sonographer with RVT credentials.
- Diagnostic Ultrasound: ARRT registry/ARDMS in Vascular, OB/Gyn, Abd or Neurosonography.
- AHA BLS-HCP required.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and team work skills required.
- Computer skills helpful.
- Strong problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates, plans, and organizes clinical activities.
- Assesses clinical staffing needs and prepares/maintains work schedules.
- Coordinates patient flow and provides direction to staff.
- Facilitates communication and resolves operational issues.
- Contributes to performance improvement activities and assists manager with suggestions.
- Serves as a liaison between manager and clinical staff.
- Assists with providing education and coordinating orientation for new staff.
- Participates in peer review and provides input for performance reviews.
- Monitors performance improvement activities and collects data.
- Observes and enforces safety precautions and standards, including OSHA and MSDS.
- Ensures all clinical staff complete annual health requirements.
- Participates in direct patient care delivery.
- Interprets exam results and compiles preliminary reports.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
