Sonographer Lead

HCA•Denver, CO

50d•$42 - $63

About The Position

Under the direction of Radiology leadership, coordinates the daily operations of the US department and its affiliates. As a working lead, you will be responsible for maintaining expert technical skills. Collaborates with Radiology leadership to ensure maintained compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and protocols. Positively reflects concern and consideration when interacting with patients, medical staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel supporting the Mission, Vision, and Values of HCA HealthONE. Is able to provide care to assigned patients and assures a safe care environment. Manages supplies/inventory, productivity, and key operations to achieve budgetary targets. Collaborates in the decision-making structure and processes with the Radiology leadership team and assists in projects, financial, and growth planning. Leads and trains employees, provides employee education, maintains employee competency-based performance, performs annual reviews, maintains current employee files, and monitors attendance/staffing of the department. Provides and maintains age-specific exam competencies and protocols for patients with various clinical conditions and age ranges. Assists in the implementation and documentation of an effective and continuous program to measure, assess, and improve performance outcomes for both patient and physician satisfaction, and employee engagement. Must be willing to enter the call rotation, to include weekends and holidays, is accessible to staff on all shifts, and will provide required coverage as it arises. Performs any additional duties assigned by Radiology leadership. Adheres to the HCA HealthONE iCARE Standards at all times.

Requirements

Current ARDMS certification with Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certification.
Current BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Completion of an accredited sonography program.
Must be familiar with all US procedures with a high degree of critical thinking skills necessary for operation of equipment and patient care.
Must be capable of applying technical skills to all age patients.
(RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
(RVT) Registered Vascular Technician
High School Graduate / GED
Vocational School Graduate
Associate Degree

Nice To Haves

5 years of radiology experience preferred; 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the daily operations of the US department and its affiliates.
Responsible for maintaining expert technical skills.
Collaborates with Radiology leadership to ensure maintained compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and protocols.
Positively reflects concern and consideration when interacting with patients, medical staff, physicians, and other hospital personnel supporting the Mission, Vision, and Values of HCA HealthONE.
Is able to provide care to assigned patients and assures a safe care environment.
Manages supplies/inventory, productivity, and key operations to achieve budgetary targets.
Collaborates in the decision-making structure and processes with the Radiology leadership team and assists in projects, financial, and growth planning.
Leads and trains employees, provides employee education, maintains employee competency-based performance, performs annual reviews, maintains current employee files, and monitors attendance/staffing of the department.
Provides and maintains age-specific exam competencies and protocols for patients with various clinical conditions and age ranges.
Assists in the implementation and documentation of an effective and continuous program to measure, assess, and improve performance outcomes for both patient and physician satisfaction, and employee engagement.
Must be willing to enter the call rotation, to include weekends and holidays, is accessible to staff on all shifts, and will provide required coverage as it arises.
Performs any additional duties assigned by Radiology leadership.
Adheres to the HCA HealthONE iCARE Standards at all times.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.