Lead Ultrasound Tech/Full-Time-Days/Upper Valley Medical Center

Job Title: Lead Ultrasound Tech

Unit: Sonography

Shift: Days-Full Time

Facility: Upper Valley Medical Center

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The Lead Ultrasound (US) Technologist is responsible for coordinating all duties associated with the US department. Responsible for maintaining staffing levels at the appropriate budgeted levels. Provides immediate supervisor with information regarding the daily operations and gives input into programs, procedure development and staff evaluations. In a timely manner, will deal with direct reports effectively and hold others accountable. Responsible for compliance with all regulatory guidelines, including the completion of quality assurance testing. Independently performs US procedures utilizing proper techniques. Works under their scope of practice. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition. May perform procedures in other imaging modalities based on departmental needs. May have on call responsibilities.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Associate’s degree or graduate of an accredited program

o Allied Health/Sonography

REGISTRY AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. RVT (ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or RVS (Cardiac Credentialing Institute)

2. One of the following (ARDMS/ARRT): Abdomen, OB/GYN, MSK, Breast

3. CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

OR

1. Two of the following (ARDMS/ARRT): Abdomen, OB/GYN, MSK, Breast

2. RVT (ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or RVS (Cardiac Credentialing Institute) within 6 months of hire

3. CPR certification required within 30 days of hire

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Ultrasound Technologist

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Progressive ultrasound experience

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

Proficient in performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images for physician interpretation

• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

• Proficient in Radiology Information System (RIS) and Image Storage

• Advanced US applications

• Leadership skills