Ultrasound Coordinator

St. Charles Health System • Bend, OR

1d • $50 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Coordinator at St. Charles Health System performs all ultrasound studies and related procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with established department and hospital guidelines. In the absence of the Radiology Department Manager, the Coordinator assists Radiology and Hospital management by overseeing daily operations, performing quality review and coordinating all ultrasound procedures, personnel, patient care and equipment repair. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
• Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Registry or Registry eligible (OB/GYN, Abdominal and Physics).
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license required.
• BLS CPR.
• Three (3) years full-time experience as a registered Ultrasound Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Additional ARDMS registries.
• Support RDMS, SDMS, and local affiliations.
• Experience in a coordinator, lead, or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and interventional ultrasound examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Follows health and safety policies and procedures of quality patient care.
• Coordinates the student training program for the department.
• Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.
• Assists with special projects as requested.
• Serves as liaison for inpatient and outpatient care, regarding any ultrasound related issues or concerns.
• Coordinates daily staffing and workflow within the ultrasound department.
• Leads department safety and compliance efforts including but not limited to Daily/Weekly/Monthly compliance, ACR, joint commission, protocol review.
• Oversees QA & QC testing, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting.
• Organizes and assists with orientation and training of staff, new hires, and students.
• Works with leadership to provide input for staff performance evaluations.
• Assists Radiology leadership and participates in improvement initiatives focused on reaching radiology and St. Charles True North goals.
• Monitors PACS system operations for accuracy and quality related to Imaging.
• Ensures compliance with standards of regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• a 403(b) retirement plan
• a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program
• in-state or out-of-state relocation assistance for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year.

What This Job Offers

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