Sonographer II
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description
Schedule

Full Time, Float, 9 hour day shifts

Will float from site to site.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic 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.
  • Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.
    

• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of Sonographic 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.
  

• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
  

• Key Responsibility 4: 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 in accordance with policy.
  
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
  

Company Description
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Qualifications
Education

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Education Program

Experience

• RDMS with minimum of 1 year experience OR
• RVT with no experience necessary

Licensures/Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• RDMS Certification OR RVT Certification

Preferred

Licensures/Certifications

RDMS certification with additional RVT certification within a year

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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