Specialty Sonographer 3

Inova Health System · United States

The Specialty Sonographer 3 serves as a clinical expert who provides high‑level specialty ultrasound services, leads quality and performance‑improvement initiatives, and supports departmental operations. This role exercises independent judgment, mentors staff, and acts as a key resource for complex imaging and workflow needs. Job Responsibilities

• Performs complex and advanced specialty exams, and Intra op ultrasound guided procedures, venous insufficiency studies, AV optimization.
• Identifies and manages clinical or emergent problems that may impact exam outcomes, ensuring patient safety and optimal diagnostic quality.
• Participated in some healthcare related community engagement event.
• Provides expert patient communication, ensuring understanding, comfort, and cooperation during procedures.
• Oversees proper use of EMR workflows, patient tracking, and documentation accuracy.
• Manages high‑level disinfection processes, including maintaining glutaraldehyde or hydrogen peroxide systems and associated logs.
• Ensures proper cleaning, maintenance, and safe operation of all ultrasound equipment; coordinates repairs, replacements, and inventory needs with Biomedical Engineering, IT, and vendors.
• Leads performance‑improvement initiatives, quality‑assurance activities, and compliance‑related documentation.
• Supports policy and procedure development, review, and implementation.
• Provides training, orientation, and ongoing mentorship to technologists, students, nurses, fellows, and other team members.
• Serves as a clinical resource for complex anatomy, pathology, physiology, and advanced ultrasound techniques.
• Uses advanced analytical skills to determine optimal imaging strategies, additional modalities, and appropriate image selection for physician interpretation.
• Assists with research protocols and ensures adherence to standardized imaging requirements.
• Oversees team performance in assigned functional areas, addressing workflow challenges and escalating issues when necessary.
• Fulfills and maintains Career Ladder requirements as described by the Inova Sonography Career Ladder Program
• Performs additional duties as assigned.