The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
Job Description
Overview
Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Key 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.
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.
Qualifications
Education
Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program.
Experience
No Experience Required
Licensures/Certifications
RDMS Certification within 2 years of hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Preferred
Licensures/Certifications
RDMS Certification within 1 year of hire.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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