What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sonographer - Radiology Ultrasound - Evenings (002) position at UAB Health System?
Compensation:
Pay Range: $32.25 - $52.40 / hour
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Job Description:
To manage the activity of an assigned area. To schedule staff and to ensure patient needs are met. To serve as a technical resource and train staff as needed. To ensure department policies and applicable regulatory standards are followed. To perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations utilizing special equipment and devices. To view, record, and analyze images on screen; determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. To communicate findings to the appropriate personnel. To explain testing procedures to patients and obtain and record relevant medical history. To maintain adequate supplies and equipment. To report equipment failures to manager. To promote continuous improvement in workplace safety, environmental exposure control , and infection control practices.
Associate's degree in Radiology or Sonography and two (2) years of diagnostic medical sonography experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Two routes are accepted: ARDMS: currently registered as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or a student/new graduate eligible to sit for exam with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). ARDMS abdomen or OB/GYN registry required within 12 months of hire into classification. ARRT: currently registered as a Registered Technologist (R.T.) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Advanced certification in Sonography (R.T.(S)) required within 12 months of hire into classification. For either route (ARDMS or ARRT), ARDMS Registered Vascular Technology (RVT), ARRT Vascular Sonography (VS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) required within 24 months of hire into classification. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days from the date of hire in the position.
Primary Location: UAB Hospital
Job Category: Radiology Services
Organization: 708250000 Radiology-Hospital
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Evening/2nd Shift
Salary : $32 - $52
