Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Role/Title: Lead Technologist, Ultrasound Department

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Job Summary:

The Lead Ultrasound Technologist assists the Director, Manager and Supervisor with day-to-day supervision and coordination of assigned section personnel within the Radiology Ultrasound Department.

Responsibilities:

• Performs Ultrasound exams per department protocol.
• Performs the quality control functions related to Ultrasound.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, protocols, and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and quality care.
• In collaboration with the Medical Imaging Supervisor, assign work schedules, monitors attendance, and ensure adequate staffing levels for the Ultrasound Department.
• Inventories departmental supplies and keeps stock to appropriate par levels.
• In collaboration with Medical Imaging Supervisor & Imaging Manager, maintains employee files.
• Onboards new staff members and provides continuing education opportunities. This includes routine image critique on Teams work for educational support and interventions to maintain quality and standard of care.
• Serve as a liaison between staff, patients, families, and hospital administration.
• Addresses patient concerns and improves service delivery.
• Promotes a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Ensures proper maintenance and functionality of Ultrasound equipment.
• Collaborates effectively with Imaging Director, Imaging Manager, Imaging Supervisor, & Radiology Chair
• Contributes updates to Ultrasound Imaging Policies, Workflows, and Protocols in collaboration with Medical Imaging Supervisor, Imaging Manager, Imaging Director, & Radiology Chair.

Work Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as an Ultrasound Tech
• 1  years of leadership experience- preferred

Job Requirements:

• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Knowledge and skillset to perform all exams (within the scope of an Ultrasound Technologist) on patients from the age of newborn to geriatric.
• Successful completion of an approved Ultrasound program
• ARDMS- required
• Bachelor’s degree- preferred 
• Comprehension of cross-sectional anatomy & physics of Ultrasound theory
• BLS- required