Lead Sonographer - Full Time, Days (08HR)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
Under the supervision of the supervisor/manager and a physician in the department, who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures, conducts sonographic procedures on assigned patients through the use of ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Leads diagnostic medical sonographers and assists in coordinating the operations of the department. Responsible for developing and maintaining diagnostic procedures and protocols as well as assisting in ensuring that all regulatory (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and The Joint Commission) standards are met. Participates in training of residents and ultrasound students. Does not supplant the physician in the sphere of decision making required to establish a diagnosis, but will assist in gathering sonographic and other medical data necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Shows a high dgree of judgment and skill in use of sonographic equipment. Ensures that equipment is constantly functional and maintained for immediate use. Maintains records and reports on equipment, procedures performed and billing.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Assists in assuring that department procedures and policies are up-to-date and followed; that work is performed in a timely, accurate manner and of high quality.
• Ensures that interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff are cooperative and courteous and that efforts to ensure high quality of information and service to patients and physicians have highest priority.
• Assists in overseeing workflow, work assignments, operational effectiveness, human resources and the resolution of technical and non-technical problems for the department. Participates in orientation and training of assigned staff, students, residents and faculty.
• Assists in service recovery and triages clinical urgency, as appropriate.
• Coordinates clinical activities and services and assist in coordinating appropriate staffing levels for the department.
• Ensures that equipment and accessories are maintained and functioning. Notifies supervisor of equipment problems and service calls placed. Notifies appropriate personnel of supply requirements; makes recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.
• Keeps abreast and demonstrates awareness of legal requirements, risk management and accreditation standards by reporting unusual occurrences involving customers, environment and/or self within correct timeframes and involves the appropriate individuals and/or completes necessary forms (incident/employee accident report, etc.).
• Leads employees, residents and interns performing ultrasound examinations. Maintain quality assurance of ultrasound equipment and digital network. Participates in the national accreditation of the ultrasound department.
• Participates in updating and maintaining procedure manuals pertaining to assigned areas, and acts as a resource for staff regarding policies and procedures, obtaining final approval from the Practice Manager and Medical Director.
• Performs administrative duties for coordination and operation of the diagnostic ultrasound department and participates in and assists in the development of clinical and research protocols.
• Performs all Senior Sonographer duties in assigned area(s).
• Reports problems concerning staffing requirements, work methods, staff morale, etc., and recommends solutions as appropriate to supervisor. Coordinates with personnel of other departments with regard to patient and/or staff related problems.
• Troubleshoots, reboots, calls help line, calls service and/or involves other individuals as appropriate for equipment maintenance. Demonstrates competency on all equipment and software (Siemens, GE, PACS, Click View, etc.).

Education Qualifications

• Requirement met by License/Certification Requirement

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decision
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver. Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effec