Ultrasound Technologist Supervisor, Full Time, 8 hour shifts

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Technologist Supervisor performs professional technical supervisory work in ultrasound technology, supervising Ultrasound Technologists I and managing the Ultrasound Department. The role includes teaching ultrasound technology to medical students, physicians, and technologists from other radiology areas. The supervisor uses extensive knowledge and experience to exercise judgment and make timely decisions, following supervisory management practices and recognized professional theories, principles, and techniques. A medical superior provides oversight and periodically reviews test results for professional quality. The position has a significant role in administering or preparing the department’s or organization’s budget. The supervisor oversees diagnostic ultrasound studies and quality control, coordinates daily assignments with medical staff, performs sonographic procedures, supports difficult or emergency examinations, and provides preliminary exam interpretations to attending physicians and fellows. The position also manages departmental policies, planning, equipment, supplies, records, staffing, schedules, meetings, and training. Work takes place in a hospital and medical office environment, with frequent interaction with patients and others and potential exposure to clinical and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Management experience is required.
Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Technology program is required.
ARDMS or CCI certification is required.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity is required for the unit.
Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire, with at least 6 months of validity and maintained at JHS during employment.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk frequently for extended periods.
Ability to carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Frequent visual acuity is required for activities involving extended computer use.
Must wear personal protective equipment when exposed to an infectious or clinical hospital environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise the efficiency and completion of diagnostic ultrasound studies and evaluate quality control.
Coordinate daily assignments with medical staff using technical knowledge and skill.
Meet with Administration regarding budgets, equipment purchases, department planning, policies, and procedures.
Maintain personnel files and records covering equipment repairs, quality assurance testing, patient statistics, monthly statistical reports, daily report forms, overtime requests, staff meetings, chart audits, and weekly inpatient and outpatient schedules.
Perform high-quality sonographic procedures.
Order supplies and equipment repairs cost-effectively.
Establish and implement new departmental policies and procedures.
Check equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Assist sonographers with difficult procedures and patients with special needs, including needs related to disease processes or age.
Hold regular monthly meetings to discuss departmental problems, inform staff about new policies, and gather staff ideas to support an efficient, organized department.
Schedule patients and ensure the area is prepared when needed.
Apply extensive knowledge of technical ultrasound equipment, disease processes, etiology, and diagnosis.
Assist new sonographers and physicians in performing ultrasound procedures.
Interview prospective personnel, including secretaries and sonographers.
Approve staff leave requests and co-sign ultrasound student leave requests during rotations with the director of the School Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Train and instruct students through sonographers on staff to promote consistent understanding of departmental policies, procedures, and routine operations.
Perform difficult or emergency examinations as necessary.
Treat patients sympathetically and tactfully in a manner appropriate to their age and specific needs.
Provide preliminary interpretations of examinations to attending physicians and fellows.
Lecture to students, residents, and fellows when requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned.