Technologist-Ultrasound Lead

Overview Job Summary Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and work flow to ensure the performance of high quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications Experience Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area as required to meet all Lead competencies at the end of orientation period.

Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/or Registered Vascular Technologist RVT. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired Training Preferred/Desired Minimum Required Special Skills Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required

• ARDMS;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE