Basic Purpose:
This position efficiently and effectively manages the daily processes of Ultrasound and assures compliance with all policies, procedures, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The Ultrasound Supervisor assists Radiology managers and physicians in maintaining the highest degree of clinical/operational performance and customer satisfaction. Additionally, the Ultrasound Supervisor supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of our health system and demonstrates a commitment of quality service to our patients and their families, the community, the physicians, and our associates.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs leadership functions that support the goals of medical imaging and the mission, vision, and values of our Oversees operations and manages section's resources to assure efficient and effective performance of services provided. Assists Radiology management in developing, administering, and monitoring the departmental budget to ensure cost-effective operations within authorized budget allocations. Demonstrates a high degree of knowledge and understanding of the section being managed. Oversees scheduling and imaging of patients to ensure smooth daily operations and quality services. Demonstrates clinical competency on an annual basis as evidenced by completion of a Competency Based Orientation Tool for Clinical Associates in Ultrasound. Performs Ultrasound Scans and provides direct patient care as needed. Orients, supervises, and evaluates the performance of the Ultrasound staff to ensure safe and effective operations. Conducts staff meetings at least monthly to communicate information, discuss safety/quality issues, and monitor continued understanding and compliance with MIF and departmental policies. Develops and empowers section's Associates to the benefit of the Associate and the department. Assists with the development, revision, and enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and standards to ensure quality care, efficiency, and procedural compliance. Remains proficient in the use of NOVIUS, RMS, PACS, and other Radiology or Information Management systems as needed. Initiates Performance Improvement activities for Ultrasound utilizing the FOCUS PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) approach to improvement. Serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, other healthcare providers, and customers. Establishes effective work relationships and maintains effective communications with all customers. Evaluates and resolves customer satisfaction and quality/performance issues in a timely manner. Creates an environment that promotes customer service excellence. With the physician Director for Ultrasound, conducts subject research, evaluates, recommends, and implements new programs, services, technologies, and operation tools.
Qualifications:
ARDMS registered in Ultrasonography Registry in Abdomen/Small Parts, OB/GYN, Vascular, and Neurosonography preferred. Three years relevant experience. One to two years supervisory experience preferred.
How To Apply:
Contact - Tonja LaFrenz
Employment Consultant
Office Services Unlimited
By Appointment Only
Phone: 970-930-0068
Fax: 970-625-5044
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