Description

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations within the department and in the nursing units. Supervises the activities and personnel in the Ultrasound Department.

Job Specific Duties

• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate the daily flow of operations. Works as a liaison to work together with radiologists and other modalities as needed.  
• Supervises staff, participates in the interview process, coaches and assigns trainer, evaluates technical quality of ultrasound staff, and assists with technical problems. 
• Updates leadership on Monthly Operation Report (MOR) and on annual capital budget. 
• Performs patient and departmental rounding. Takes immediate action to resolve any staffing issue and works to improve the Service Excellent Index (SEI), patient satisfaction. 
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring evaluation, promotion and disciplinary actions for employees. 
• Accountable to edit Kronos in a timely and accurate manner. Immediately addresses any issues with tardiness.  
• Manages the "On Call" schedule. Ensures adequate Vacation, Holiday, and Sick coverage for area. Conducts performance reviews. Is responsible for keeping policy and procedure manual current. 
• Orients and trains all new hires. Ensures that hospital/department rules and regulations are followed. 
• Performs all ultrasound examinations. Completes required documentation and ensures that an adequate clinical history is available to correlate with the ultrasound examination. 
• Positions and transfers patients. Explains the procedure to patients or patient families. 
• Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination. 
• Promptly upon completion of examination, enters and transmits patient information to PACS. 
• Ensures adherence to all state and federal regulatory requirements.  
• Oversees equipment purchasing and maintenance. 
• Collaborates with radiology leaders, medical staff, and other leaders to foster a service excellence culture that ensures quality service, high quality clinical services, and support.  
• Utilizes LEAN principles and tools to improve processes and promote patient safety and clerical excellence.  
• Evaluates ultrasound protocols with Radiologists to ensure all protocols are being followed.  
• Complies with all standards for safety, risk management, and infection control as required by enforcement agencies.  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• Amer Regis Diag Med Sonography (ARDMS) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• 4-7 years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist
• 3-5 years of experience in pediatric ultrasound technology

• Thorough knowledge of ultrasound terminology, physiology and human anatomy.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, strong time management skills, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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