Ultrasound Technologist Coordinator, Full-Time

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist Coordinator coordinates daily activities of the Ultrasound department, including staffing schedules and patient ratios, staff schedules, and call rotation. The coordinator helps meet operational needs while participating in shared coverage responsibilities and carrying a reduced patient assignment during the week to support departmental coordination. The role also performs radiology exams according to applicable service procedures and guidelines. The coordinator provides operational and staff support to the modality team, attends management meetings, communicates departmental needs to the manager and/or director, and conducts department meetings to share information with staff. The role implements and supports process changes and quality improvement initiatives by encouraging adherence to updated protocols, monitoring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, identifying workflow improvements, and fostering communication and accountability. The coordinator also ensures equipment accreditation through appropriate regulatory agencies and supports accreditation readiness, including JCAHO readiness. This is an onsite position at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. The employee must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a healthcare-related field.
At least three years of clinical experience in a diagnostic imaging or related healthcare setting.
Completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and/or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Registration as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Prior experience in diagnostic imaging.
Experience with medical information systems such as PACS and electronic medical records (EMR).
Current, valid license in the State of Colorado.
Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily department activities and schedule staffing in relation to patient ratios.
Oversee staff scheduling and the Ultrasound department call rotation, taking operational needs and staff availability into account and participating in shared coverage responsibilities.
Attend management meetings and communicate department needs to the manager and/or director.
Conduct department meetings to communicate information to staff.
Implement and support departmental process changes and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote adherence to updated protocols and monitor compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Identify workflow improvement opportunities and foster communication and accountability within the Ultrasound team.
Provide operational and staff support to the modality team while maintaining a reduced patient assignment during the week.
Perform radiology exams in accordance with service procedures and guidelines.
Ensure equipment accreditation through appropriate regulatory agencies and maintain accreditation readiness, including JCAHO readiness.