Lead Sonographer Registered Maternal Fetal Medicine

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Tallahassee, FL - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.

TMH is the regions healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the regions only:

  • Level II Trauma Center
  • Primary Stroke Center
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • The most advanced cancer heart and vascular orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital multiple specialty care centers six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT

TheLeadSonographeratTMHisresponsibleforperformingandinterpretingawiderangeofultrasoundexaminationswhileensuringpatientsafetymaintainingqualitystandardsandassistingphysiciansduringprocedures.

KeyResponsibilities

PerformUltrasoundExaminations:TheLeadSonographerconductsultrasoundproceduresinneonatalabdominalvascularandOB/Gynsettings.Thisincludesusingadvancedimagingtechniquestoaccuratelycaptureanatomicalstructuresandassessfetaldevelopment.
PatientCareandSafety:Theyensureproperpatientcaremonitorpatientcomfortandupholdsafetyprotocolsthroughoutexaminations.ApplyingUniversalProtocolsandGoldenMomentchecksisessentialtopreventerrorsandmaintainpatientsafety.
PhysicianAssistance:TheLeadSonographerassistsprovidersduringcomplexproceduresprovidingreal-timeimagingsupportandguidancetofacilitateaccuratediagnosisandtreatmentplans.
IndependentJudgmentandInterpretation:WhileworkingundergeneralguidancetheLeadSonographerexertsindependentjudgmentinevaluatinganatomyandinterpretingultrasoundimagesidentifyinganomaliesandensuringthequalityofcapturedimages.
QualityAssurance(QA)andDocumentation:ResponsibilitiesincludecritiquingallimagesforclarityanddiagnosticutilitymaintainingQAstandardsandimplementingdepartmentalguidelinesforqualitycontrol.Complexexaminationsmayrequireindependentinitiativetoensurepropertechniqueandaccuracy.
SupervisoryRole:Asaleadpositiontheroleinvolvesmentoringandsupportingothersonographerscoordinatingworkflowandupholdingconsistentstandardsacrosstheimagingteam.

RequiredSkillsandQualifications

  • RDMSorARDMSCertification:CertificationinrelevantspecialtiessuchasOB/Gynabdominalorvascularsonography.
  • TechnicalProficiency:Competencewithvariousultrasoundmachinesandimagingsoftware.
  • ClinicalKnowledge:Understandinganatomypathologyfetaldevelopmentandsonographicprotocols.
  • LeadershipSkills:Abilitytoguidejuniorstaffenforcequalitystandardsandmanageworkflowefficiently.
  • AttentiontoDetail:Ensuringcriticalstructuresarecapturedaccuratelyimagesmeetqualitystandardsanddocumentationiscomplete.
  • CommunicationSkills:Effectiveinteractionwithpatientsfamiliesandproviderstoexplainproceduresandaddressconcerns.

ProfessionalExpectations

  • Maintaincompliancewithhealthcareregulationsandstandingclinicalguidelines.
  • Participateincontinuingeducationtostaycurrentwithadvancesinultrasoundtechnology.
  • Ensureallexaminationsareperformedsafelyethicallyandefficientlywithaccuratedocumentationformedicalrecords.
  • Balancehands-onscanningdutieswithsupervisorytasksprovidingbothclinicalandoperationalsupporttothedepartment.
InsummarytheLeadSonographeratTMHCenterservesacrucialroleindeliveringhigh-qualityultrasoundimagingensuringpatientwell-beingmentoringstaffandmaintainingstrictQAstandardsinamaternal-fetalmedicineenvironment.Thisroledemandsacombinationofclinicalexpertisetechnicalskillindependentjudgmentandleadershipcapability.

WHAT YOULL NEED TO APPLY

Requirements

Minimum: Graduate of an approved Sonography program

Minimum: One (1) year experience as a Sonographer. Preferred: One (1) plus years experience as a Sonographer.

Registered with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required. BLS also required.

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen background check reference verification health assessment and credential/license verification.

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DOTallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is t...
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Key Skills

  • Aseptic Technique
  • Hospital Experience
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Basic Life Support
  • Computer Skills
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Sonography
  • Pediatrics Experience
  • Medical Imaging
  • Catheterization
  • Epic
  • Patient Service Experience

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