Sonographer S at University of Maryland Medical System in Bowie, Maryland

Job Description:

Job Description

Overview



Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.



Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in Sonography across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
  
  

• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of Sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
  
  

• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
  
  


• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
  
  


• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.
  
  

Company Description
Located in Bowie, our Freestanding Medical Facility (FMF) provides ambulatory and full-service Emergency care 24/7, to help improve the health status of our neighboring community residents. We're looking for new and experienced Sonographers to join our extraordinary Imaging Team at Bowie Medical Center. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created a number of new career pathways and makes this the perfect time for you to join our team.



What we offer:

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  Opportunity to work independently, with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals


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  Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and prescription drug coverage.


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  Excellent Work Life Balance: You will accrue generous paid leave. We offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.


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  Competitive salary in alignment with the Washington DC/Metropolitan region.


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  Education/Tuition Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.


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  State of the Art Technology affords you the opportunity to work with the most advanced imaging equipment available at our FMF site located on our Bowie campus.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program
  
  

Licensures/Certifications

• RDMS Certification
  
  


• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
  
  

Experience

• 1+ years
  
  

Additional Information
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