Certification: Active ARDMS certification (required for ACR accreditation). RVT and Breast registries are strongly preferred.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Experience:
Skills:
About The Role
Diagnostic Execution: Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations, ensuring proper patient positioning, documentation, and completion of required clinical questionnaires. Protocol Implementation: Execute and enforce specialized ultrasound protocols (General, Breast, Vascular, OB/GYN, MSK) as defined by the Senior Technologist and Medical Directors. Quality Assurance: Perform daily "on-the-floor" quality checks of images to ensure they meet ACR and internal standards before they reach the Radiologist.
Site Accreditation: Assist the Senior Technologist in gathering data and images for local ACR, DOH, and ARDMS accreditation renewals and inspections. On-Site Training: Serve as the primary instructor for staff sonographers, providing real-time feedback, conducting competency assessments, and identifying areas for technical improvement. Daily Workflow Management: Oversee patient flow to minimize wait times and ensure the schedule is optimized for both emergency and routine cases.
Staff Supervision: Manage staff sonographers, including the preparation of schedules, approval of time sheets, and ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts (including call/holidays). Equipment Care: Monitor local equipment performance; perform routine calibrations, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate with vendors/Senior Tech for repairs. Inventory Control: Manage local medical supply levels and ensure the ultrasound suite remains stocked and sanitary.
Physician Liaison: Act as the local point of contact for Radiologists regarding "wet readings" and urgent clinical findings. Patient Advocacy: Educate patients and families on procedures and provide age-specific care across all populations (neonate to geriatric). Systems Proficiency: Utilize Athena, RIS, and PACS for seamless documentation and image processing.
Compensation:
$82/hr
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