Sonography Supervisor, Noninvasive Vascular Lab, Full-Time Days

Orlando Health•Clermont, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sonography Supervisor oversees the sonography team in an acute or ambulatory department and monitors daily operations, staffing, performance management, and other departmental functions. The role requires expertise and competency in relevant sonography procedures, close collaboration with physicians and other departments, and support for patient care and satisfaction. The supervisor also helps ensure quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, and assumes the Director’s role when that person is absent.

Requirements

Associate degree.
Graduation from an accredited school of sonography.
Meet education and training requirements under current ARDMS and/or CCI guidelines.
Maintain current BLS/HealthCare Provider Certification.
Maintain one of the following credentials: RDMS or RDCS through ARDMS; RCS, ACS, or RCCS through CCI; RVT through ARDMS; or RVS through CCI.
Three years of experience working in sonography.
Knowledge of and ability to perform 2-D and 3-D imaging, Doppler imaging, and routine and complex sonography exams. Exams may include general sonography, invasive procedures such as biopsies and aspirations, echocardiography such as Strain, contrast-enhanced studies and TEE, and/or vascular exams such as venous insufficiency, segmental physiology of the upper extremity, and transcranial imaging.
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily functions and personnel in the sonography department.
Manage human resource activities, including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.
Provide team members with in-services, training, education, and orientation.
Represent sonography to management on equipment choices, technical issues, and personnel matters.
Work closely with physicians in performing sonography exams.
Lead daily operational problem resolution and assist with decision-making.
Assist with budget preparation, improvement, and management.
Ensure compliance with quality control standards and participate in corporate workgroup committees as needed.
Comply with accreditation regulations and monitor proper imaging practices.
Lead departmental participation in process improvement initiatives and maintain records for The Joint Commission.
Give patients instructions and direction to support cooperation and satisfaction while attending to age-specific needs.
Monitor sterile technique and infection-control practices; apply standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
Set expectations and hold team members accountable to Orlando Health policies and protocols.
Serve as a resource for students and faculty in affiliated imaging programs.
Ensure the safety of all customers.
Monitor team compliance with licensure, registry, and mandatory education requirements.
Ensure standards of The Joint Commission, other accreditation bodies, and applicable regulatory agencies are met or exceeded.
Coordinate with scheduling, physicians, radiologists, and/or cardiologists to support patient and staff flow and resolve patient-care issues.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance and comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Exercise professional judgment and maintain a professional demeanor.
Assume the Director’s role when that person is absent.
Maintain a cooperative work environment and address personnel deficiencies in skills, knowledge, or behavior.
Monitor time entry for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain departmental inventory as needed.
Assist with patient care as necessary to ensure quality service and patient comfort during studies.
Compile, monitor, and analyze data for critical success factors, Joint Commission, and budget variance reports.