Lead Sonographer

Job Summary

Demonstrates effective leadership through communication with department staff, physicians, and internal/external customers. Assumes accountability for decisions and actions and maintains professional manner when faced with a difficult situation. Recognizes, assesses, acts and relays appropriate information regarding department issues to the Director and/or Clinical Program Mgr. Utilizes independent judgment and decision making in complex situations involving the administration of diagnostic ultrasound. Assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability of managing the training and programs of ultrasound services in conjunction with Director of Ultrasound. Assists with development and oversight of internal clinic guidelines and procedures in conjunction With Director, Physicians and Program Managers as they relate to ultrasound. Oversight of Quality Control/Performance Improvement Goals and Development for Ultrasound Services in conjunction with Director of U/S and Clinical Program Manager. Re-implement Ultrasound Quality Assurance and Peer Review Audits. Coordinates and maintains AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine) accreditation with The Perinatal Director of Ultrasound Services for all Perinatal Departments. Promotes teamwork, service excellence, and patient centered care among sonographers and Perinatal team in conjunction with Clinical Program Manager, Business Manager, Program Director and Director of Ultrasound Assists with oversight/coordination of interfaces of software programs (Meditech, Viewpoint, ECW, HPF) to ensure accurate documentation, statistics, and billing Oversees management of all ultrasound equipment to include required maintenance contracts. Assists with Sonographer staffing levels appropriate to patient volume as needed. Assists with functionality of Viewpoint in conjunction with clinical program manager. Coordinates Infection Control procedures and annual Trophon competencies across the market. Coordinates and oversees diagnostic supplies and annual supply inventory across the market. Pursues own professional growth and development All elements of Perinatal Sonographer II job description.

Qualifications

• EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: Five years minimum as a Registered Sonographer, with progressive management experience. PREFERRED: Previous experience as Sonography Supervisor and/or Team Lead in a Multi-campus setting.
• EDUCATION: REQUIRED: Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and trained in ultrasound technology or graduate of an AMA approved School of Ultrasound Technology. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT or the ARDMS for licensure.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: (Required or Preferred) American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers – OB/GYN certificationFetal Echocardiography certificationCurrent CPR certificationNTQR certified for Nuchal Translucency/Nasal BoneCLEAR certified for Cervical Length

Benefits

Henrico Doctors' Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Note

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.