7P - 7A, Saturday and Sunday; 24 hours/week

MedStar Health is looking for anAdvanced Sonographer to join ourteam at MedStar Washington Hospital Center!

As an Advanced Sonographer, you will assist the Ultrasound Supervisor in overseeing and directing daily workflow of subordinate personnel, engage in operating Ultrasound equipment to obtain Ultrasound images of designated body areas according to physicians' specifications. Presently holds Career Ladder position of Clinical Sonographer I or equivalent. May be preceptor for new staff. Expertise and clinical knowledge ranges from uncomplicated to complex. Coordinates and conducts educational unit-based programs.

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Primary Duties:

• Functions as senior resource/team leader and coordinates ongoing workflow activities of Clinical Technologist and staff. Reviews and makes recommendations for revision of policies, procedures, and regulations. Distributes and/or implements changes and revisions, as necessary. Focuses on leadership and professional growth in the work environment. Assists in the distribution of Radiology specific educational materials.

• Reviews Ultrasounds taken by Clinical Technologist and students to ensure acceptable diagnostic quality and provides technical advice on improving image quality. Maintain quality control of images taken by Technologist and students, including the verification of patient data and orders. Performs complex Ultrasound procedures in addition to regular duties of Clinical Technologist. Processes images and ensures availability for viewing and interpretation on PAC. Performs daily QA for RIS (Cerner and PACS) errors, i.e., incorrect examination/data entry, patient information or missing RIS.

• Serves as educational resource/mentor to guide and/or coordinate new hires/student instruction. Participates in quality assurance activities and provides liaison support between physicians, technical staff, and department management. Collects technical factors to develop and maintain technique/best practices. Assumes clerical duties including the scheduling of patient examinations. Enters data into Radiology Information System (Cerner) for medical records, billing, statistics, and quality assurance purposes.

• Contributes to research studies, product development, process improvement, and special projects.Present review of interesting cases at division staff meetings. Participates in departmental or divisional committees and task force. Participates in the implementation of unit assessments and audits, including quality assurance, equipment evaluation, and utilization of technology. Presents review of professional journal articles or seminar of current practice information at division staff meetings.

• Demonstrates clear understanding of hospital policy and procedures in addition to mastery of skill sets needed for all routine procedures. Participates in on-going quality improvement and /or quality control. Participates in the formulation and implementation of unit goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and as appropriate, takes responsibility for specific department project evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 1-3 years formal training in an AMA approved ultrasound training program in addition to meeting criteria of Professional Practices, Clinical Practices, Leadership, and Quality Improvement as stated by Career Ladder Standard.

• 3-4 years of job-related experience.

• At least two relevant registrations.

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