Job Description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO:

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.



TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Lead Sonographer at TMH is responsible for performing and interpreting a wide range of ultrasound examinations while ensuring patient safety, maintaining quality standards, and assisting physicians during procedures.

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Key

Responsibilities

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Perform

Ultrasound

Examinations:

The Lead Sonographer conducts ultrasound procedures in

neonatal,

abdominal,

vascular,

and

OB/Gyn

settings. This includes using advanced imaging techniques to accurately capture anatomical structures and assess fetal development.

Patient

Care

and

Safety:

They ensure

proper

patient

care

, monitor patient comfort, and uphold safety protocols throughout examinations. Applying

Universal

Protocols

and

Golden

Moment

checks

is essential to prevent errors and maintain patient safety.

Physician

Assistance:

The Lead Sonographer assists providers during complex procedures, providing real-time imaging support and guidance to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.

Independent

Judgment

and

Interpretation:

While working under general guidance, the Lead Sonographer

exerts

independent

judgment

in evaluating anatomy and interpreting ultrasound images, identifying anomalies, and ensuring the quality of captured images.

Quality

Assurance

(QA)

and

Documentation:

Responsibilities include critiquing all images for clarity and diagnostic utility,

maintaining

QA

standards

, and implementing departmental guidelines for quality control. Complex examinations may require independent initiative to ensure proper technique and accuracy.

Supervisory

Role:

As a lead position, the role involves mentoring and supporting

other

sonographers

, coordinating workflow, and upholding consistent standards across the imaging team.

Required

Skills

and

Qualifications

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RDMS

or

ARDMS

Certification:

Certification in relevant specialties, such as OB/Gyn, abdominal, or vascular sonography.

Technical

Proficiency:

Competence with various ultrasound machines and imaging software.

Clinical

Knowledge:

Understanding anatomy, pathology, fetal development, and sonographic protocols.

Leadership

Skills:

Ability to guide junior staff, enforce quality standards, and manage workflow efficiently.

Attention

to

Detail:

Ensuring critical structures are captured accurately, images meet quality standards, and documentation is complete.

Communication

Skills:

Effective interaction with patients, families, and providers to explain procedures and address concerns.

Professional

Expectations

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Maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and standing clinical guidelines. Participate in continuing education to stay current with advances in ultrasound technology. Ensure all examinations are

performed

safely,

ethically,

and

efficiently

, with accurate documentation for medical records. Balance hands-on scanning duties with supervisory tasks, providing both clinical and operational support to the department.

In summary, the

Lead

Sonographer

at TMH Center serves a crucial role in delivering high-quality ultrasound imaging, ensuring patient well-being, mentoring staff, and maintaining strict QA standards in a maternal-fetal medicine environment. This role demands a combination of

clinical

expertise,

technical

skill,

independent

judgment,

and

leadership

capability

.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Requirements

Minimum: Graduate of an approved Sonography program
Minimum: One (1) year experience as a Sonographer. Preferred: One (1) plus years experience as a Sonographer.
Registered with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required. BLS also required.:
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.