Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Please note that the hours for this position are: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm . If you cannot commit to this schedule, please do not apply.

Position Summary:

In addition to the role of an Ultrasound (US) Technologist, the Lead US Technologist takes on added responsibilities in leadership and safety roles.

Position Accountabilities:

Essential Functions:

• Administrative/Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Optimize US Technologist work schedules to provide coverage during all operating hours by managing:
    • PTO requests
    • Team member scheduling constraints
    • Technologist skill levels with various US scanners
  • Works with leadership to identify team member development opportunities that lead to increased efficiency and/or scheduling coverage.
  • Support facility leadership by providing feedback on and participating in team member reviews.
  • Practices effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance positive teamwork and to accomplish goals/tasks.
• Leads efforts to promote excellence in customer/patient relations with all encounters.
• Communicates delays and/or emergencies to waiting patients.
• Performs clinical diagnostic ultrasound imaging (US) and other procedures associated with the production of US images.
• Works with Radiologists and other providers to ensure patient safety.
• Assists in obtaining medical records including previous scans. Prepares medical records following department/provider guidelines.
• Safety:
  • Reviews department/unit operations manual to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, accepted Standards of Conduct, and the Corporate Compliance Program. Complies with all HIC Policies and Procedures, Corporate Compliance Program Standards of Conduct, and all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains certifications through recertification and/or continuing education programs.
  • Helps to guide and train other technologists on the organization’s safety program. Adheres to safety policies and maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers.
  • Works with leadership to identify training opportunities and update safety policies and procedures.
  • Leads organizational quality improvement efforts.

Other Functions:

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum Education / Training/ Licensure / Certifications

• Basic computer skills.
• One (1) year as a registered technologist in a medical imaging field employing cross sectional imaging techniques.
• Active RDMS (AB) and RVT/RVS certifications required upon hire (Candidates must hold both credentials)
• Maintains active ARDMS and meets all American College of Radiology (ACR) requirements for initial certification and continuing medical education (CME) for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Current BLS/HCP certification.
• 3+ years of clinical experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• 1+ years of experience in leading/managing team members.

Preferred Education / Training / Licensure / Certifications

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in an allied health field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC and/or RAMSOFT EMR systems.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of experience in leading/managing team members.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the US and supporting ancillary equipment currently present at the facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain highly sensitive, confidential material.
• Knowledge of computers, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of USI safety operations and capabilities.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions / Environment

• Subjected to noise from US machine.
• Must be able to adjust schedule for "on-call" coverage involving, but not limited to, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Requires constant interaction with patients, employees, administrative personnel and physicians
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

Physical / Mental / Special Demands

• Frequent (34-66%):
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Fine dexterity
  • Repetitive work (hands/arms)
• Occasional (3-33%):
  • Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Carrying (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Pushing (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Kneeling
  • Squatting
  • Bending
  • Stooping
  • Foot Controls
  • Repetitive Work (foot/leg/hand/arm/wrist)
• Infrequent (1-2%):
  • Twisting
  • Reaching over head

Required Protective Equipment

• Face Mask
• Gloves

Description of OSHA Categories:

Category 1: Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Category 2: Tasks involve no exposure to blood body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks

Category 3: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.