Lead Vascular Sonographer (Lowell)

About UsThe Vascular Care Group is a rapidly expanding innovative outpatient practice offering life-changing care for vascular patients. With Board Certified physicians, world class facility, and strategic partnerships with local hospitals and networks, we offer a new, convenient model to treat vascular disease.The practice offers medical, dental vision benefits, including a company match with our 401K.OverviewThis role is generally responsible for providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of vascular patients. The Lead Vascular Sonographer responsibilities also include the supervision of sonography staff as well as professional development oversight of sonography staff. All activities should be performed consistent with the Lead Ultrasound Technologist's education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. This role will be full time at 40 hours a week. This candidate will report to the Office Manager for operational matters and the Technical Director of Ultrasound for clinic matters.ResponsibilitiesPrepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and proceduresConduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocolsApply independent, professional, ethical judgment, and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography proceduresApply independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical, pathological, and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the examination imagesAs necessary, acquire additional ultrasound imaging to facilitate optimum diagnostic results for the interpreting physicianIdentify and document any limitations to the sonography examinationReview examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findingsPerform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels and manage a preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipmentEnsure that appropriate ultrasound equipment is secured and provide opportunities for staff input during the equipment selection and purchasing processProvide education and training to sonographers in the utilization of new equipment features/benefits and scanning techniquesAssist with the daily operation of the sonography facilityAssist in prioritizing and assigning work based on workflow fluctuations.Requirements Graduate of an ultrasound program or formal training programRVT or RVS preferredMinimum of five (5) years ultrasound technologist experience preferredExcellent customer service skillsAbility to work and prosper in a team environmentWilling to be available for local and/or regional assignments as neededWilling to learn and deliver new modalities, products and services as introduced