Echo/Vascular Supervisor - Full Time

Echo/Vascular Supervisor - Full Time Gainesville, GA Full time Job Category: Clinical Support Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Our department is a collaborative, mission‐driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional support across the organization. We combine strong operational expertise with a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and service excellence. Team members work in a fast‐paced, highly engaged environment where problem‐solving, communication, and continuous improvement are central to our success. We value integrity, teamwork, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact on the patients, staff, and communities we serve Job Summary The Echo/Vascular Supervisor, under the direct and indirect supervision of the Department Manager, facilitates and assists with all levels of care provided to patients within the unit. The Echo/Vascular Supervisor will assist Clinical Staff with day to day problem solving and will facilitate communication between care team providers.He/She coordinates, elevates and resolves problems and conflicts as they occur. The Echo/Vascular Supervisor assumes shift accountability for patient flow, matching patient needs with available resources, and elevates patient safety concerns/situations as well as any other situation that is unable to be resolved during the shift.The Echo/Vascular Supervisor leadership role is critical to improving the quality of care provided by the department. In addition to these responsibilities, when needed the Echo/Vascular Supervisor may assume all or partial tech responsibilities. The Echo/Vascular Supervisor is the first level of administration assigned to the unit in the absence of the Department Manager. The E/V Supervisor participates in Peer Interviewing and Peer Evaluation. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: RVT and/or RDCS or RCS. Maintain BLS certification. Educational Requirements: Associates Degree in Science with Certification/Registry and three (3) years of experience; or a Certificate/Registry in Cardiovascular, Respiratory, or other Diagnostic Program with four (4) years of clinical experience. Minimum Experience: See Educational Requirements. Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: A Bachelors Degree is strongly encouraged within five (5) years. Preferred Experience: Two (2) years progressive leadership. Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Meets all certification requirements defined by unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS) Demonstrates strong clinical expertise and judgement Strong Computer skills (computer systems defined by unit) Strong Leadership/Management skills and abilities Demonstrates critical thinking skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Leadership Responsibilities: Understands/recognizes individual strengths and weaknesses and is willing to seek out other experts on their team when necessary. Accepts responsibility for achieving objectives through individual work activities and the outputs of the care team. Coordinates activities of patient care team on the unit. Functions as part of the leadership team directly accountable to the Department Manager. Stays focused on the patient care, remains informed about the status of all patients. Provides guidance to staff members, assesses staff performance, and provides feedback to Department Manager. Has responsibility of timely evaluation and completion of assigned formal employee evaluations. Collaborates with other health care disciplines/departments to maintain communication and provide optimal level of patient care. Participates in decision making regarding patient flow. Oversees completion of unit specific administrative tasks (e.g. PI audits, code carts). Serves as a role model to other employees and consistently demonstrates skills and characteristics the organization values. Clinical/Technical- represents responsibilities of Supervisor directly related to patient care or the technical aspects required to work on that unit. Assesses patient acuity. Plans for changes in staffing needs. Delegates work and make staffing assignments appropriate and fairly. Assists staff in completing their work. Functions as a clinical resource (knowledge of key equipment and patient care deliverables for that assigned patient population(s). Critical Thinking competencies-represents responsibilities of the Supervisor to demonstrate effective decision-making and problem-solving involving both clinical and operational issues on their unit. Anticipates patient needs, staffing requirements, assess/evaluate care delivered and adjusts to clinical and operational information. Handles stress and manages crisis situations efficiently and effectively. When crisis occurs, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the care team and demonstrates the ability to make or adjust assignments. Uses critical thinking to troubleshoot and think ahead. Analyzes errors, takes accountability, and finds ways to help the staff improve performance through process improvement initiatives. Organizational competencies-represents responsibilities of Charge Nurse to understand and operate in the organizational environment as well as in the larger organization. Triages, coordinate multiple tasks, and manages unit with multiple interruptions. Prioritizes work load and directs unit activities in organized manner. Uses effective time management skills. Proactively anticipates needs and makes adjustments to accommodate needs.Uses resources effectively. Is able to see the big picture and make correct decisions based on this understanding. Maintains appropriate and timely communication with the administrative supervisors. Human Relations competencies- represent responsibilities of the Supervisor to interact effectively with other personnel to accomplish requirements of patient care as well as complete assigned administrative activities. Maintains accessibility/visibility on the unit- rounding with staff, Managers, or physicians if necessary. Has Influence over the atmosphere of unit in positive manner. Demonstrates respect with all levels of patient care team. Treats patients with care and respect. Draws on the strengths of each staff member to foster teamwork and administrates effective patient care. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Frequently 31-65% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast Georgia Health System