Sonographer Lead - OB/GYN Ultrasound

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Lead Ultrasound Technologist who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. The Lead Ultrasound Technologist:
35.63 - $57.02 hourly

Under the direction of the Radiology Manager, the Lead Ultrasound Technologist performs lead responsibilities within Radiology Operations and performs OB/GYN sonograms, biophysical profiles, non-stress tests and AFI’s. Coordinates and assigns daily work flow and to access and determines coverage (staffing), deployment of technological staff to various care areas.

Uses ultrasound equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves to a prescribed area of the patient's body and capture quality images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs, vessels and pathology.

Assists Manager with developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Positions patients and equipment, prepares patients for procedures and continually monitors and records vital signs. Summarizes, documents, verifies and presents images, findings, calculations and measurements to physicians for diagnoses. Processes good communication skills when interacting with team and management

Knowledge of ultrasound theory, safety, principles and techniques including physics, instrumentation, procedures and equipment. Familiar with general ultrasound exams and the different probes used for exams

Ability to troubleshoot equipment to ensure it is running smoothly to avoid downtime

Associates Degree (AA) in Radiology or equivalent from a two year college or hospital-based program

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

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