Job Description Executes clinical competence in cardiac 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.Applies knowledge of cardiac sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills.  Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.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 and follows up for resolution, in accordance with policy. Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities.Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MDThe Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MDThe Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MDThe Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MDQualifications

Education

Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program

Experience

5+ years of experience  

Licensures/Certifications

RDMS certification OR CCI certificationBasic Cardiac Life Support CertificationAdditional Information