Ultrasound Tech Lead

Job Summary

The Ultrasound Technologist Lead will leverage their expertise in ultrasound technology to guide and enhance the team's efforts in improving diagnostic services, focusing on conducting non-invasive ultrasound studies. This role involves providing technical leadership, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of ultrasound services. Additionally, the lead will mentor junior staff, oversee quality assurance processes, and stay updated with the latest advancements in ultrasound technologies to ensure the services provided are of the highest quality, leading to the best patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Leads ultrasound team and oversight of ultrasound department operations with reporting to Imaging Director
• Schedules staff for ultrasound services as needed to include on call services
• Serves as a liason between ultrasound department, other clinical departments, and Imaging Medical Director to review and revise policies and procedures as needed
• Maintain ACR or other accrediting agency requirements (if applicable)
• Oversees ultrasound department QC program and ensures all regulatory requirements are met
• Create, modify, and maintain ultrasound scanning protocols in conjuction with Imaging Medical Director and Imaging Department Director
• Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of staff. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Ensure all ultrasound equipment is within operating standards and engages equipment vendors with service concerns
• Follows all ultrasound scanning protocols, recognizes and documents pathologies seen while scanning for interpretation by radiologist
• Serve as a techical or functional resource and peforms similar duties with staff
• Perform routine and complex ultrasound studies and assist n a variety of imaging procedures
• Ensure all charge captures are entered into RIS
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required
• 1-3 years Clinical experience as an ultrasound technologist required
• 3-5 years Clinical experience as an ultrasound technologist preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in ultrasound technology
• Proficiency in conducting non-invasive ultrasound studies
• Providing technical leadership
• Project management skills
• Scheduling organization
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Mentoring and training junior staff
• Overseeing quality assurance processes
• Staying updated with advancements in ultrasound technologies
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and safety protocols
  Demonstrates knowledge to select proper transducer and gain settings to produce diagnostic images.
• Complete exams based on the exam type and patient limitations.
• Requires organizational skills and basic knowledge of office operations.
• Demonstrates well developed interpersonal and communication skills necessary to establish and
• Positive therapeutic/working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Perform exams and consult with Radiologist as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

• (S) - ARDMS or ARRT - Sonography or registry eligible required or
• ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography or ARDMS registry eligible required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required