Technical Director Job at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Baltimore

Education

• Completion of a Registered Vascular Sonographer accredited program with attainment of the RVT designation.
• Associate’s Degree or higher required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
• Certification from ARDMS as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s), including sonographer certification by ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of vascular experience preferred, with proficiency in all aspects of vascular testing.
• Experience with vascular laboratory leadership preferred.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Communication skills to exchange information with fellow professionals, non-professionals, and ancillary personnel.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested ultrasound exams based on the specifics of individual cases.
• Ability to detect pathology based on knowledge of physiologic causes and effects of disease.
• Ability to educate rotating ultrasonography students and mentor early career staff within the department.
• Understanding of ICAVAL protocol and accreditation.
• Ability to accrue vascular lab data.
• Serve as QI/QA liaison to confer closely with the Medical Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of vascular ultrasound examinations with a high degree of technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology.
• Recognize significance of all structures visualized and differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes.
• Conduct routine measurements and calculations.
• Provide extensive education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
• Mentor and support staff sonographers.
• Commit to professional growth and lifelong learning through continuing medical education, higher education, research, and staff training.

Performance of Sonography – Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment in accordance with infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols.
• Assume responsibility for patient safety during the sonographic examination.
• Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information.
• Ensure the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information, and meets the standard of medical necessity.
• Evaluate contraindications, insufficient preparation, or patient inability to tolerate the examination.
• Communicate appropriately with patients.
• Use proper positioning, tools, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques.
• Perform the diagnostic medical sonography examination ordered by the supervising physician.
• Apply independent, professional, ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform procedures.
• Document findings, identify limitations, and prepare preliminary findings.
• Refer specific diagnostic questions to the appropriate physician as authorized by policy.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
• Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.

Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement – Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure sonography examination results meet facility quality assurance standards before release.
• Oversee assessment of examinations for technical and image quality, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure quality patient care.
• Lead the creation, oversight, and implementation of scanning protocols and quality control activities.
• Maintain appropriate accreditation.

Equipment Use & Maintenance – Primary Responsibilities

• Perform quality control procedures to ensure ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.
• Ensure equipment functions accurately.
• Provide education and training to sonographers on new equipment features and scanning techniques.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program.

Supervision and Management – Primary Responsibilities

• Operate day‑to‑day sonography services within the facility.
• Provide general supervision and evaluation of sonographer staff.
• Ensure staff compliance with clinical and operational protocols.
• Ensure timely access to equipment, supplies, and logistical support.
• Assist with department workflow, workload scheduling, and staff orientation.

Pay Range

$43.39 – $78.10

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.