Lead Tech - Sonographer

Overview Under supervision, the Lead Sonographer oversees technical procedures, patient care and workflow in sonography area to ensure safe and effective patient care. Performs sonography-imaging procedures, which may include biopsy procedures. Responsible for initial and annual training and competencies.
Qualifications Education Level

Field of Study Certificate of Completion

Radiologic Technology

Or

College Diploma

Related Field

Or

Associate's Degree

Related Field Licenses/Certifications Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB) within 3 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Or

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN) within 3 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Or

Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology (RVT-VT) within 3 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Or

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Pediatric Sonography (RDMS-PS) within 3 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Or

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS-BR) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Or

Registered in Sonography (S) within 3 months - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Or

Registered in Breast Sonography (BS) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Or

Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) within 3 months - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Competent to be taught or already performs Ultrasound exams proficiently. Basic knowledge of computers to access programs.

Responsibilities Essential Functions

Performs all essential functions of the Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer. Serves as a technical resource and subject matter expert for staff, management, and physicians in Ultrasound imaging. Oversees the patient schedule and workflow to maximum efficiency as established by department benchmarking. Coordinates staff coverage during unexpected high exam volumes as well as minimizing staff in times of low volumes. Performs or has input in staff scheduling and timecard edits based on the department guidelines.

Participates in QA/QC programs. Directs personnel in maintaining standards set out by accrediting bodies, licensures and safety guidelines. Participates in scheduling of department's technical equipment service and/or maintenance. Develops training programs and evaluates technical skills of staff. Responsible for ensuring staff has completed new employee and annual employee competencies. Recommends to the coordinator/manager/director personnel actions for hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, performance evaluations, and disciplinary measures of staff.

Participates in submitting information and imaging for accreditation following department guidelines for accreditation processing. Responsible for reporting timely updates to one up on progress. Aids in the annual review and periodic updates of department policies and protocols. Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs. Performs coaching with staff and documents conversations. Performs record of conversation and progressive discipline at the direction of their one up.

About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.

We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first…