LD. Ultrasound Tech

Job Description Manages and coordinates daily staff Monitor quality assurance checks on equipment for compliance Develop and maintain modality protocols Performs procedure audits for quality improvement analysis Coordinates Preventative Maintenance (PM) for modality units Ensures proper safety standards are met. Maintains Environment of Care in compliance with regulatory agencies Maintains Accreditation – all facets of new and re-accreditation Assists in maintaining supply inventory Participates with the Director in the training and education of sonographer students, registered nurses and residents. Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills Maintains orientation guidelines for staff technologists and students; oversees initial on-boarding competencies Ensures completion of all on-going competencies for Ultrasound Lead technologist will not make any unilateral decisions regarding changes to policies, protocol, or operations without approval from the Medical Director & Practice Manager Lead technologist is not responsible for any disciplinary action. They will work in conjunction with the Practice Manager to address any concerns Develops and maintains daily schedule. Actively participate in the mid-year and annual PMP process. Coordinate maintenance of Viewpoint and resolve and issues Seeks opportunities for further refine expertise in related technical skill be attending workshops and in-services. Keeps current on events in ultrasound and perinatal nursing. Participates in outside programs and community activities in order to represent the institution as appropriate. Qualifications/Requirements Graduate from an ARRT certified training program is required Certified by ARDM w/ specialty on OB Licensed in State of Connecticut as OB/GYN Ultrasound Technologist CPR certified Nasal Bone certification Nuchal Translucency certification Strong organization and communication skills required Registered or registry- eligible for the Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer examination PATIENT POPULATION SERVED: Neonate/ infant(birth to 1 year) Pediatric/Early Childhood (1-12 years) Adolescence (13-17 years) Adult (18-64 years) Manual Skills Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity. (e.g., typing, machine operations, administration of routine treatments, injections, etc. or use of hand and/or power tools in various crafts and trades.) Physical Effort Significant portions of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material, equipment, patients, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) for intermittent periods throughout the day. Physical Environment Significant portions of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or include patient care responsibilities with exposure to human waste, body fluids and similar elements.Working surfaces may be un-level, slippery or unstable.Significant portions of daily assignments involve occupational risk such as cuts, needle punctures, burns, and exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls or back injury sustained while assisting with moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment or materials.