Diagnostic Sonographer at University Of Maryland Medical System Careers summary:
A Diagnostic Sonographer performs routine and specialized cardiac sonographic procedures while leading clinical and ancillary staff. Responsibilities include ensuring clinical competence, maintaining departmental inventory, conducting quality assurance, and providing training and feedback to team members. This role requires participation in performance improvement initiatives and compliance with regulatory standards.
Job Description
Overview
Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized cardiac sonographic procedures. Leads clinical and ancillary cardiac sonography staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility 1: Executes clinical competence in cardiac sonography, across all locations and 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.
Applies knowledge of Sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities.
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 4: Provides feedback on staff performance, trains and orients cardiac sonography personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with department leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, personnel performance, staff scheduling, and educational activities. Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licensures/Certifications
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
•Pay Range: $34.05-$51.3
•Other Compensation (if applicable):
•Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide
PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS), Location:Clinton, MD-20735
Keywords:
Diagnostic Sonographer, Cardiac Sonography, Ultrasound, Patient Care, Healthcare, Clinical Competence, Quality Assurance, Medical Imaging, Staff Training, Medical Equipment
