Sonographer II, Days

University of Maryland Medical System

Sonographer II, Days

Cambridge, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Schedule: Full Time, 9 hour day shifts

    Overview

    Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in Sonography, in all locations, across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.

      • Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
    • Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of Sonographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

    • Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

    • Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.

    • Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Education Program

    Experience

    • 1 year experience of Clinical Independent RDMS experience

    Licensures/Certifications

    • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
    • RDMS Certification

    Preferred

    Licensures/Certifications

    RDMS certification with additional RVT certification within a year

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Compensation

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care