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Carle Health · 3 months ago

Lead Ultrasound Technologist - BroMenn

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Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$34.87/hr - $59.98/hr

Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members, and they are seeking a Lead Ultrasound Technologist to oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations within the ultrasound department. The role involves providing support and training to staff, assisting in patient care activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and policies.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Oversees and coordinates day-to-day accountabilities for associates in assigned department(s) while ensuring policies, procedures, safety regulations and Behavioral Expectations are consistently followed

Provides support, training, guidance and acts as a resource to direct reports to maintain and enhance department processes

Acts as a first line of contact for the staff when problems with equipment, patients, other operation issues arise while keeping the department manager informed

Assists in direct and indirect patient care activities which can include exam performance, coordination and flow, incoming calls, scheduling appointments, order clarification, second look assist, etc

Provides coaching and support to ensure high levels of patient engagement

Shares patient engagement results with team to maintain positive results or improve as needed

Recognizes customer relations issues which require action and proceeds accordingly in a calm, professional manner; demonstrating strong customer service, effective conflict resolution and service recovery skills

Coordinates staffing schedule and works to address staffing issues providing for coverage when needed

Delegate problems thru proper channels and follow through to see completion

Provides instruction and assistance to students and fellow technologists within ultrasound

Motivates staff, provides praise and constructive feedback to elicit high levels of engagement and productivity

Participates in annual associate reviews by providing feedback regarding development and/or performance plans

Responsible for department orientation and training of new associates

Conducts ongoing assessment of orientation effectiveness, adjusting as appropriate

Upholds department policies and serves as a role model by acting in a manner consistent with behaviors of excellence

Participates in hiring, correction and termination activities adhering to strict confidentiality standards

Monitors equipment and disinfection techniques to ensure safe practices; engages clinical engineering or biomed as needed

Maintains general knowledge of department policies, procedures and standards

Seeks assistance as needed

Maintains and seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of ultrasound practices and equipment

Perform all other job duties as assigned

Assures patients rights and privacy are maintained

Stays current in obstetrical ultrasound practices and research

Processes images in accordance with standard procedures or techniques

Encourages safe behaviors, tools and reporting

Reports safety events timely and works toward appropriate resolutions

Qualification

Registered Diagnostic Medical SonographerBasic Life Support (BLS)Ultrasound PracticesCustomer ServiceConflict ResolutionTrainingDevelopmentPatient CareTeam Leadership

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS-BR) within 18 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology (RVT-VT) within 1 year - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN) within 6 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB) within 6 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

College Diploma: Sonography (Required)

Work Experience: Related healthcare field

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

Company

Carle Health

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Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it.

Founded in 1946