Ultrasonographer Supervisor

Overview

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $37.87 - $55.96

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Telecommuting Eligible

Summary (Basic Purpose Of The Job):
Provides leadership and management of clinical operations in the Ultrasonography Department. Supervises and coordinates activities (technical operations, personnel management, quality control and financial management) under the general direction of the Radiology Administrative Director and Radiology Medical Director. Ensures routine maintenance is performed, problems corrected and systems in place to provide a safe, comfortable environment for patient care/service delivery.

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound. American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Associate’s degree preferred.

Experience
Five years experience as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with extensive knowledge in radiology techniques, processes, quality control and radiation safety. Previous experience with developing staff work schedules.

Other Credentials
AHA Heartsaver AED

Knowledge And Skills
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to implement and create processes and procedures; thorough knowledge and understanding of radiology examinations; and exceptional interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service and problem solving.

Special Training
Knowledge of various associated clinical equipment for patient monitoring purposes, calibration and monitoring equipment use in Ultrasonography, computer systems, phone, fax, paging system, and HIS/RIS, or PACS systems.

Mental, Behavioral And Emotional Abilities
Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

• Enforces personnel policies in the department up to and including disciplinary actions. Develops and maintains current section policy/procedure manuals as required by Director and/or Manager.
• Interviews and recommends hiring, promotion, termination or disciplinary action for related staff, in collaboration with Director Radiology. Develops annual performance evaluations and competencies of the technical staff.
• Works to build and maintain a strong, productive working rapport between the various sections of the Radiology Department including catscan, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiology.
• Insures customer service standards are maintained in the department at all times including ability to proactively intervene in situations of those not directly involved in assigned area.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about department financial operations. Assists in preparation and administration of departmental operational budget. Monitors and approves Payroll ensuring staff is paid appropriately.
• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment including arranging service time on all radiology equipment, scheduling repairs or ordering new or replacement items. Responsible for documentation of system downtime according to divisional policies. Prepares timely purchase requisitions for supplies and approves requests for supplies under the direction of the director. Monitors supply ordering to ensure adequate inventory levels are…