Pediatric Cardiac Sonography Supervisor

Pediatric Cardiac Sonography Supervisor

San Francisco, California

Full Time

Ideal Candidate: Good communicator, good leader, good interpersonal skills, adaptable, listens well, prior supervisory experience highly preferred, worked academic medical center is ideal.

Must have:

• 5 years of work experience in a hospital-based Pediatric echo lab environment (acute care hospital environment)
• Must be able to perform scanning responsibilities if assigned staff are cancelled or unable to cover
• Completion of an approved cardiac sonographer training curriculum program.
• Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), in Pediatrics

The Pediatric Cardiac Sonography Supervisor serves as a role model and resource for the Pediatric Echo and Fetal Labs. S/he provides clinical leadership and service coordination to assure consistently high quality care and facilitates continuous improvement. The Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the daily operational, human resource, administrative and business functions and leadership of these respective clinical areas for both Pediatric Echocardiography Lab and Fetal Cardiovascular Program.

The Supervisor provides expertise in managing technical and clinical innovation in the labs, including oversight of service contracts and provision of staff training. The supervisor is responsible for managing equipment and supplies; trains current and new staff on how to perform echocardiograms and fetal echocardiograms. The Cardiovascular Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring quality assurance and quality control of all testing equipment, day to day operations, and updating manual of operation and procedures. The position oversees employees, enforces policies and procedures and monitors productivity. S/he will solve daily clinical, program and operational conflicts. S/He will maintain compliance accreditation and re-accreditation for certification requirements for the fetal and echocardiogram labs.

Five to seven years work experience in a hospital-based pediatric echo lab environment

Must be able to perform scanning responsibilities if assigned staff are cancelled or unable to cover

Completion of an approved cardiac sonographer training curriculum program.

Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), in Pediatrics

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Demonstrates subject matter knowledge of relevant cardiovascular services. Ability to apply principles to procedures in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Demonstrated supervisory skills in training and guiding employees. Motivates and inspires staff to improve cardiovascular services.