What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sonography Tech - MFM position at Carle Health?
Position Summary:
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:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Related Field or Certificate in Radiologic Technology
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
RDMS Abdomen (AB)(ARDMS) within 3 months or RDMS Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)(ARDMS) within 3 months or Registered Vascular Tech (RVT)(ARDMS) within 3 months or RDMS Pediatric Sonography (PS)(ARDMS) within 3 months or RDMS Breast (BR)(ARDMS) Earned prior to 2011 upon hire or Sonography (S)(ARRT) within 3 months or Breast Sonography (BS)(ARRT) Earned prior to 2011 upon hire or Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI) (RVS) within 3 months or Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days or
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Cert.NTQR Credntld Clinician- Cert.NTQR Nasal Bone Clinician
- MFM Physician sign off
- CLEAR certification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Competent to be taught or already performs Ultrasound exams proficiently. Basic knowledge of computers to access programs.
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.
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