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. 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.

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.

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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $35.58per hour - $61.2per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.