What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ultrasonographer Lead position at UW Health?
Work Schedule :
90% FTE, day shift. Primarily 1 st shift with varied start times from 7-8:30AM. Call and holiday rotations required. This position will work at multiple locations. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Be part of something remarkable
Join UW Health’s expert team of medical and technical staff that work with state-of-the-art technology to provide a full complement of diagnostic and imaging services.
We are seeking an Ultrasonographer Lead to:
- Coordinate patient scheduling and daily work assignments.
- Serve as an expert resource to other ultrasonographers.
- Suggest changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement.
- Coordinate training and development of the Imaging Specialists.
- Identify cost savings and assure that technical operations stay within the targeted budget.
- Perform ultrasound imaging such as pelvic, abdominal, small parts and routine vascular examinations. You may also perform more complex imaging such as deep Doppler and guided interventional procedures such as biopsies and ablations as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound.
- Graduate of a School of Ultrasonography Required
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field Preferred
- 2 years of relevant clinical experience Required
- 3 years of relevant clinical experience Preferred
- 1 year of clinical experience in a leadership role. Preferred
- Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) in a minimum of two concentrations: Abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Breast or Pediatric Sonography or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Upon Hire Required
- RVT credential, if not already acquired, or Minimum Qualifications Substitute (MQS) if in OBGYN department within 30 months Required
- CPR certification within 3 months Required
- Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in a minimum of two concentrations listed above and RVT Preferred
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