Job DescriptionKey Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in Sonography, in all locations, 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.Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.

 

Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of Sonographic 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.  Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

Company Description

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

QualificationsGraduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Education ProgramRDMS: minimum of 1 year experience OR RVT:  No experience necessaryRDMS Certification OR  RVT CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Preferred

RDMS certification with additional RVT certification within a yearAdditional Information