Lead Sonographer – Ultrasound Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Lead Sonographer – Ultrasound Health First Careers – 3.6

Palm Bay, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$60.6K – $82.1K a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook BLS Certification Sonography Mid-level Microsoft Office Computer skills Communication skills ARRT (S) Certification Sonography Full Job Description Job Requirements Position Summary The Lead Sonographer is fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by delivering appropriate direct and indirect quality patient care and performs scans in compliance with regulatory and department processes. The Lead Sonographer mentors the technical development of co-workers and students, immediately addresses and/or escalates issues, and prioritizes and delegates daily workflow. The Lead Sonographer is registered and performs specialty sonograms in an acute care radiology setting. Primary Accountabilities Communicates effectively and frequently with team members, students, and physicians to promote safe and efficient throughput, share information, prioritize workflow, adapt to changes in staffing or volume, and maintain a professional team-oriented environment. Timely addresses or escalates patient or equipment concerns, responding with service recovery where needed. Ensures the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on “Every Patient / Every Time”. Accurately completes all required written and electronic documentation (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS). Ensures all charges are complete and accurate for all procedures and supplies used. Reviews exam orders from medical charts and prescriptions prior to performing an exam. Performs procedure protocols, produces images consistent with image quality standards and follows all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations, adhering to American College of Radiology (ACR) and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. Properly positions patients using appropriate technique. Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Practices aseptic and sterile technique per Infection Control guidelines and policies. Ensures equipment is clean and disinfected prior to each patient encounter and reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associates, and management in a timely manner. Ensures exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected. Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of a Radiologic Technology or Sonography program.

Certification:

Must be registered by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Must have one of the following or obtain within two (2) years of becoming registry eligible: RDMS (AB) (OB/GYN) ARRT (S) Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

Work Experience:

At least two (2) years of sonography work experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic computer skills including knowledge of MS Office – Outlook and Word. Ability to assess and interpret data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients, family, or other healthcare members professionally and in a caring, collaborative, and courteous manner. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to maximize safety, quality, and service. Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, and use independent judgment. Ability to respond appropriately in emergent situations. Ability to take call acknowledging emergency alerts within five (5) minutes and presenting to hospital within 60 minutes of alert. Flexibility to work evening and weekend shifts as scheduled.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

– Moderate Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently. Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance. May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head. May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise. May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle. Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.