JOB SUMMARY: A clinically competent professional who directs and delivers care to a patient population, neonate to geriatric, as defined in unit-specific standards. Oversees clinical competence amongst all cardiovascular sonographers throughout the system. Provide daily supervisory oversight for cardiovascular sonographers within the UCH system. Assumes the leadership role in developing clinical protocols and educational forums for the cardiovascular sonographers. Assists the Director of the Heart & Vascular Institute in maintaining adequate staffing patterns, budgetary compliance and performance appraisals. Provides direct patient care within the individual’s scope of practice based upon patient census, acuity and departmental staffing.
Company DescriptionUniversity 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, MDQualificationsEducation & Training: Bachelor’s degree required. RVT/RDCS with extensive cardiac/vascular ultrasound experience required. Certification in BCLS required; ACLS certification highly preferred.
Work Orientation & Experience: Minimum five (5) years of vascular sonography or cardiac sonography experience required in an acute care setting with increasing levels of responsibility documented or two (2) years of supervisory or management experience is required.
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