Sonographer LeadThe Sonographer Lead functions as a role model, mentor, and coach for all Sonographers. Helps coordinate work shift activities within the department. Assists in orientation, continuous quality improvement, cost containment and maintenance of standards of care. Provides input for performance evaluation. Ensure a clean and safe work area.
Provides skilled vascular sonography services consistent with licensure and certifications.Education: 2 Year/Associate's Degree required. Graduation from an accredited program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or ARDMS registrant. Must meet the education requirement for diagnostic medical ultrasound certification with either ARDMS or ARRT.Experience: 2 years of experience required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.Licensure: ARDMS certified, RVT preferred.Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and to meet the specific needs of various patient age groups: neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Leadership development.CompetenciesPatient Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.Compliance: Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.Technical Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs.
For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: YesOn call responsibilities as directed: YesAbility to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: YesThe base compensation range for this role is $41.75 - $55.92 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.