Lead Ultrasound Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Ultrasound Tech works with the Supervisor and Manager of Imaging to implement the business strategies of the imaging departments, directs patient flow, makes employee work assignments, and provides daily oversight of technical, support, and nursing functions to optimize resources and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required)
• Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required)
• 1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Tech (required)
• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
• meets deadlines
• prioritizes work
• works independently
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Examines data draws logical conclusions critical thinking and understanding oral or written communications.
• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
• flexible and able to adapt to change.
• ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
• create and maintain a good working relationships
• receive constructive feedback
• SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
• Customer Service
• Scheduling
• Time cards
• Analyzing Data or information
• Customer Service
• Problem solving
• Leader
• Subject matter expert
• Takes initiative

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science Imaging (preferred)
• 2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed.
• Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable).
• Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services.
• Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician.
• Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree