Vascular Ultrasound Supervisor - Main Hospital

Overview

The Ultrasonographer Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision for an assigned Imaging area (e.g., Diagnostic, Breast Imaging, Stony Point, CT/MR, US) to include STAR Service, legal and regulatory compliance, clinical operations, human resources, safety and quality, customer service, leadership, and fiscal responsibility.

• Ensure that all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed by qualified and competent staff, are of the highest quality achievable, and follow the radiation safety principles of ALARA, ACR Guidelines for imaging practices, and ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety, if applicable. Ensure compliance with VCU and VCUHS policies and procedures.
• Work directly with lead technologists and front-line staff to solve problems and reduce barriers to success. Implement new initiatives, programs, and policies.
• Collaborate with other Imaging Supervisors, Managers, Faculty, and staff to ensure a high level of departmental safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Report to the Modality Manager and be responsible for the clinical functions and processes for the assigned Imaging area. Through lead technologists and staff, oversee daily clinical operation to ensure safety, efficiency, high quality, and cost-effective care.
• Supervise, oversee, maintain, and improve business functions and processes related to the areas of responsibility. Develop staff education and competencies, including educational materials and competency forms.
• Provide education to the assigned team, students, residents, and other learners. Supervisors work within the Scope of Practice of their specialty. Scope of Practice by specialty is described in the Staff Technologist job description for each specialty. Supervisors maintain technical competency in all areas of responsibility.

• Current ARRT(S) or RDMS or RDCS certification in cardiac sonography or RVT certification as Vascular Technologist or CCI certification in medical sonography (for Sonography Supervisor only)
• Current CPR Certification by American Heart Association or within 6 months of hire date

• For Sonography Supervisor:
  Current ARRT(S) or RDMS Certification or RDCS or CCI or RVI
• Current CPR Certification

• REQUIRED: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible Diagnostic Radiology experience
• PREFERRED: Experience performing in a leadership role; previous work experience in an academic medical center environment

• REQUIRED: Graduation from a CAAHEP or CMA Accredited Program in medical/cardiac/vascular sonography or graduation from a minimum of a 2-year JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology or Sonography that is recognized by the ARRT or JRC
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Radiation Science or closely related field from an accredited program;
  Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited program

• All day-to-day workflow coordination and team supervision.
• Advice and guidance sought from Manager on an as-needed basis and when there is a major impact on modality activity.

• All team members in the assigned modality report to this position; day-to-day workflow responsibilities may be delegated as appropriate.
• Supervisors are expected to cover unplanned absences for staff that may occur on any shift, as needed.

• Weekend and other after-hour coverage may be required based on workload demand and teaming needs.

All

• Physical:
  Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Other: describe -
• Activities:
  
  Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Fast-paced environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled status per 41 CFR 60-1.4.