Lead Sonographer

Sonographer

Looking to elevate your career? Join us! 

 

Work Location: Central Phoenix, AZ

Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

 

Department Highlights:

• Patient-Focused Team
• Cohesive and Friendly Environment
• Supportive and Encouraging Atmosphere

 

​​​​​​​Here is what you will need: 

• Education: Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program that is accredited by the Commission Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program.
• Certificates: Active certification with ARDMS. Current compliance with CME requirements.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of database software and RIS/PACS software, proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Current, non- restricted licensure instate of work location is required;
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong Desire to serve patients;
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through;
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations;
• Forms strong working relationships within the team;
• Identifies additional tasks to be complete and willingly assist others;

 

 

A Day in the Life of a Lead Breast Sonographer

 

Provide services and support for the following areas:

• Understands, promotes and demonstrates the “Solis Way”
• Produces high quality ultrasound images and obtain appropriate measurements for each exam
• Documents all applicable patient and procedure data consistently and correctly
• Explains procedures adequately to patients to maximize patient comfort and cooperation
• Appropriate monitoring during all phases of procedure with special care taken to insure patient emotional and physical well-being
• Assist and/or chaperones radiologist when they are performing ultrasound exams
• Assists radiologists during ultrasound biopsy procedures using appropriate sterile technique and universal precautions
• Maintains the ultrasound equipment for cleanliness and insures proper equipment maintenance and equipment safety
•  Provides excellent patient care, communicates procedures and provides education on an as needed basis to new and existing clinical team members
• Effectively handles patient complaints as, evidenced by patient survey scores and escalates as necessary;
• Assists center director in ACR compliance as it relates to tracking, following up and credentials;
• Ensures compliance with all Policies and Procedures;
• Ensures supplies are available as needed to meet patient demands;
• Coordinates service and maintenance of equipment to ensure minimal downtime, as requested by center director
• Acts as a point of contact for physician offices requiring clinical information and responds to requests within 24 hours;
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and team member information 100% of the time.
•  Other duties as assigned.

 

Team

• Manages clinical team members on daily basis ensuring compliance with company policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Creates and maintains frequent communication and positive relationship with clinical team members as evidenced by surveys and turnovers;
• Monitors clinical staffing levels and ensures appropriate coverage;
• Participates in interviews and conducts onboarding orientation for new clinical team members;
• Communicates team member coaching and counseling opportunities to center Director;
• Completes incident reports on an as needed basis;
• Reports harassment and/or discrimination issues to center Director of HR within eight hours;
• Meets with center director on a weekly basis to review center activities and needs;
• Participates in performance evaluation discussion on an annual basis.

Why Solis Mammography?

• A Great Place to Work for the third year in a row!
• Offer competitive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Supplemental Maternity