Lead Ultrasound Tech FT Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lead Ultrasound Tech functions as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in ultrasound procedures while also performing Ultrasound Technologist duties as required. The role coordinates workflow, delegates and guides staff, follows up on staff activities, resolves routine and complex problems, and helps ensure the department operates safely and efficiently. The position monitors work quantity and quality, ensures diagnostic procedures meet department standards, and contributes input to performance appraisals, hiring decisions, progressive discipline up to termination, and performance improvement plans. The role is responsible for scheduling and timekeeping for ultrasound technologists and must be able to take call or standby as required by the department. The Lead Ultrasound Tech monitors and ensures compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies, and implements internal and external audit recommendations as directed. The position requires performing patient-centered ultrasound work and using specialized equipment to produce diagnostic-quality images.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Sonography (S).
Abdomen and OB registry required.
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support–Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Two or more years of progressively more responsible Ultrasound Technologist work experience.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate ultrasound methods based on patient physical abilities or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with and instruct patients under physical or emotional stress; comprehend and follow physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions; and work effectively in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and handle multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate ultrasound equipment and supplies and produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Ability to gather and interpret data, identify discrepancies and problems, seek advice when precedents are unclear, and determine how to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Discretion, diplomacy, tact, listening skills, and ability to resolve conflicts when necessary.
Leadership skills, including willingness to pursue increasing accountability, comfort with decision-making, coaching, teaching, and counseling skills, and ability to inspire confidence and build alliances and support.
Ability to take call or standby as required by the department.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in ultrasound procedures while performing Ultrasound Technologist duties as required.
Coordinate workflow; delegate, oversee, and guide staff in carrying out their duties.
Follow up on activities of Ultrasound Technologists and assigned personnel, resolve routine and complex problems, and help ensure safe and efficient department operations.
Monitor the quantity and quality of workflow and ensure work is completed.
Ensure prescribed diagnostic procedures are performed according to department standards.
Provide input for performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline, including termination; assist with monitoring performance improvement plans.
Schedule and maintain timekeeping for ultrasound technologists.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies.
Implement external and internal audit recommendations as directed.
Determine age-appropriate ultrasound methods in light of patients’ physical abilities and limitations; communicate with and instruct patients as needed.
Operate ultrasound equipment and supplies to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Gather and interpret data, identify discrepancies or issues, seek advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable, and determine methods to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Use discretion in communication and provide conflict resolution when necessary.
Coach, teach, counsel, and support staff, and use leadership and decision-making skills.