Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Job Category: Imaging

Full-Time

On-site

Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

Description

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Ultrasound. The Lead Ultrasound technologist's primary job function is to coordinate the daily activities of the department. Assists in planning and preparing work priorities and assigning duties. Assists with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing on assigned shifts, regulatory and departmental protocols. Orients and trains new employees including department protocols and safety practices. Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies according to regulatory and departmental protocols. Regularly performs duties of an ultrasound technologist. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Completion of Certificate Program or Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required

Licensure:

ARDMS registered in abdomen and OBGYN

BLS within 90 day introductory required

Experience:

Minimum one year previous ultrasound experience through an accredited ultrasound program, or successful completion of in-house cross training preferred.

Job Specific Duties and Performance Expectations

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Assess physician's orders to ensure correct exam. Obtains and documents patient medical history information.

2. Properly identifies patient.

3. Determines extent of exam and archives images to PACS system.

4. Discusses imaging information with radiologist and other physicians.

5. Observes staff in performance of duties and demonstrates techniques to improve quality and job efficiency.

6. Assists physicians during procedures as needed.

7. Behaves in a professional manner at all times (includes not abusing telephone privileges, breaks, socializing, and being consistently punctual etc.). Acknowledges and adheres to the Standards of Behavior handbook.

8. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

9. Requests equipment service as needed.

10. Responsible for the orientation and training of new employees, including safety practices and universal precautions.

11. Maintains clean work area and equipment. Responsible for usage and ordering of supplies.

12. Responsible for equipment quality control.

13. Performs pre-cleaning, decontamination, and transports instruments that have been used on patients appropriately.

14. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU's

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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