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The Lead Sonographer role and responsibilities includes the supervision of sonography staff as well as professional development oversight of sonography staff. The Lead Sonographer activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures and applicable professional standards.  \nThe Lead Sonographer essential functions are categorized as:  \n• Primary Responsibilities (core competencies and/or skills that typify the work of the Lead Sonographer);; and  \n• Other Responsibilities (optional functions that may also be required of the Lead Sonographer) .  \nQUALIFICATIONS   \nQualifications for the Lead Sonographer position include:  \n• Extensive sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.  \n• Extensive clinical experience in providing sonography services and demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff sonographers.  \n• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area (s ) to be performed , including sonographer certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) .  \n• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g. , continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed , higher education, research, staff training , etc. ) .  \n• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation.  \n• State sonographer licensure, where applicable.  \nJob Description: Lead Sonographer  \nPage 2  \n\n| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |\n| --- |\n| PERFORMANCE OF SONOGRAPHY |\n\nPrimary Responsibilities  \n• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct sonography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization, and patient safety protocols, policies, and procedures.  \n• Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination.  \n• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.  \n• Ensure that the sonography 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