Lead Ultrasound Tech - Diagnostic Imaging - FT Varying Shifts

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

8h•$86,050 - $125,466

About The Position

The Lead Ultrasound Tech plans, organizes, and directs assigned department activities, including personnel work, 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 overall Radiology department quality, reviews quality-control information generated in PACS by radiologists, arranges follow-up meetings with staff as appropriate, and documents corrective action. The role reviews department performance, makes changes to improve services, and supports compliance with regulatory requirements. It also includes counseling or disciplining departmental personnel in collaboration with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, performing all Ultrasound Technologist duties, serving as a clinical instructor for affiliated high schools and Sonography programs, evaluating student performance, and participating as a working Lead in exam rotations and invasive procedures. The position serves patients of all age groups and works with physicians and coworkers. 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 and patients.
Ability to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently.
Ability to prepare written and verbal department data and perform other administrative duties assigned on the clinical side.
High school diploma or equivalent.
ARDMS certification.
Current Oregon License.
Capability to meet medium to very heavy physical demand levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct assigned department activities, including personnel work and continuing education, vacation, personal, holiday, and overtime schedules.
Consult with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging to establish and implement policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for Radiology services.
Oversee overall Radiology department quality and review quality-control information generated in PACS by radiologists.
Schedule follow-up meetings with staff 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.