Job Description

Overview  

Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized cardiac sonographic procedures. 

Key Responsibilities 

Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic 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. 

Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of cardiac sonographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills.  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

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.

Qualifications

Education 

Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Education Program 

Experience 

Minimum 3 years of experience 

Licensures/Certifications 

RDMS Certification OR  CCI Certification 

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation

Pay Range: $35.76-$53.66/hrOther Compensation (if applicable):n/aReview the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide