Ultrasound Technologist Supervisor

Jackson North Medical Center

Department: Ultrasound Department

Address: 160 NW 170th Street, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33169

Shift details: Full Time, 8 hour shifts

Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist Supervisor position is professional technical supervisory work in Ultrasound Technology. Emphasis of the work is on the supervision of Ultrasound Technologists I and the management of the Ultrasound Department. Includes teaching Ultrasound Technology to medical students, physicians and technologists from other areas of radiology. Incumbents exhibit extensive knowledge and experience involved in judgment values and instant decision making. Work is performed in accordance with supervisory management practices in conjunction with recognized professional theory, principles and techniques. Supervision is received from a medical superior who periodically reviews test results for professional quality. This will have a significant role in the administration or preparation of the departments or the organization's budget.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the efficiency and completion of various diagnostic ultrasound studies and evaluates the Quality Control.
• Exercises considerable technical knowledge and skill in coordinating daily assignments with medical staff.
• Meets with Administration regarding budget, equipment purchase, department planning policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and documentation of personnel files, equipment repairs, quality assurance testing, patients statistics, monthly statistical reports, daily report forms, overtime requests, staff meeting, chart audits and weekly schedule of inpatients and outpatient.
• Performs high quality sonographic procedures.
• Orders supplies and equipment repairs in a cost effective manner.
• Establishes and implements new policies and procedures for the department.
• Checks equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Assists sonographers with more difficult procedures or patients with special needs, such as issues related to disease processes of age.
• Holds regular monthly meetings to discuss departmental problems, informs staff of new policies and utilizes ideas of all personnel in establishing a smooth, efficient and organized department.
• Schedules patients and ensures that area is prepared, when needed.
• Displays extensive and thorough knowledge of all types of highly technical ultrasound equipment, disease processes, etiology and diagnosis.
• Assists new sonographers and physicians in performing ultrasound procedures.
• Interviews all prospective personnel, such as secretaries and sonographers.
• Approves staff leave requests and co-signs with director of the School Diagnostic Medical Sonography leave requests for Ultrasound students during their rotation.
• Responsible for training and instruction of students by other sonographers on staff, to ensure uniform explanations and understanding of departmental policies and procedures and routine operation.
• Performs more difficult or emergency exams as necessary.
• Deals with patients sympathetically and tactfully, and in a manner appropriate to the patients age and specific needs.
• Provides a preliminary interpretation of exams to Attending Physicians and fellows.
• Lectures to students, residents and fellows, when requested.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Management experience is required.

Education

Graduation from an accredited program in Ultrasound Technology is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

ARDMS or CCI certification is required. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Job function requires frequent sitting, standing or walking for extended period of time. Must be able to carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).