Lead Ultrasound Tech - Diagnostic Imaging - FT Varying Shifts

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Lead Ultrasound Tech plans, organizes, and directs department activities, including assigned personnel matters, continuing education, and vacation, personal, holiday, and overtime schedules. In consultation with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, the role establishes and implements policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for Radiology services. The Lead is responsible for Radiology department quality, reviews quality-control results generated in PACS by the radiologist, arranges follow-up meetings with staff as appropriate, and documents corrective action. The position reviews department performance, implements improvements, and ensures regulatory compliance. It also involves counseling or disciplining department personnel in collaboration with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere, and performing all duties of an Ultrasound Technologist. As a working lead, the employee participates in exam rotations and invasive procedures, serves as a clinical instructor for affiliated high schools and Sonography programs, and evaluates student performance. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.

Requirements

Meet the qualifications and competencies of an Ultrasound Technologist.
Five years of experience in Ultrasound Radiology procedures.
Ability to work independently and with coworkers, physicians, and patients.
Ability to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Ability to prepare written and verbal department data and perform other assigned administrative duties on the clinical side.
High school diploma or equivalent.
ARDMS certification.
Current Oregon License.
Medium to very heavy physical demand level capabilities.
Ability to provide service to patients of all age groups.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct department activities, including assigned personnel work, continuing education, and vacation, personal, holiday, and overtime schedules.
Establish and implement Radiology service policies, procedures, standards, and objectives in consultation with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.
Oversee Radiology department quality and review quality-control results generated in PACS by the radiologist.
Schedule staff follow-up meetings as appropriate and document corrective action.
Counsel and/or discipline departmental personnel as needed in collaboration with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.
Review department performance, make changes to improve services, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients, physicians, and coworkers.
Perform all duties of an Ultrasound Technologist.
Serve as a clinical instructor for affiliated high schools and Sonography programs and evaluate student performance.
Work as a working lead, participating in exam rotations and invasive procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.