Chief Sonographer | Full Time | Days

Sign on Bonus Eligible! Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Radiology, Chairman or Manager, the Chief Ultrasound Technologist has a complete understanding and is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Ultrasound Imaging Program. Performs diagnostic imaging procedures and related techniques resulting in the interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner. Assures service is in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements. Education Two years of formal training or education beyond the high school level (e.g. Associates Degree). Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCEDMS) Certification, Registration & Licensure Licensure required: Licensed and Certified by the NH Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or ARRT (US). Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Experience Two years experience as a Sonographer required. Previous supervisory experienced preferred. Responsibilities Exhibits and models leadership skills and acts like an owner for the organization, department and modality. Exhibits organizational skills to efficiently maintain the daily operations of the department. Performs Ultrasound diagnostic or therapeutic procedures in accordance and within the scope of practice and departmental standards. Assesses pertinent information, prepares and educates patient for procedures and expectations. Completes documentation of patient care and procedure. Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations. Maintains a level of productivity, adaptability, flexibility and timeliness in managing workload and processes required to meet patient care and department needs. Adheres to department policy and procedures and practices modality specific safety protocols. Engages in departmental meetings, modality meetings and committee initiatives. Completes hospital, departmental, and professional requirements. Participates in assignments, duties and responsibilities for continuous improvement in alignment with management and organizational goals Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Applicants to and employees of this company are protected under federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link above to find out more. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 603-230-7269. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL. ISO certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action. Learn more about working at Concord Hospital Culture and Values Career Development Benefits Life Here