Sonographer III

Key Responsibilities

• Executes clinical competence in Sonography in all locations across all patient types.
• Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
• Applies knowledge of Sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills.
• Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards.
• Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems and follows up for resolution, in accordance with policy.
• Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.
• Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities.

Work Experience

• 3+ Years

Education

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program

Licenses/Certifications

• RDMS and RVT certification OR 2 or more RDMS certifications
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification