Cardiovascular Ultrasound Supervisor

About the role

The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Supervisor oversees and participates in all departmental responsibilities for cardiovascular ultrasound patients. This position has the ability to prioritize and remain calm and organized in a high stress, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with regulatory, accreditation, safety and health system standards, policies and procedures; maintains a department of constant readiness.
• Ensures all departmental policies and procedures are kept up to date.
• Instructs, orients, and mentors students, employees, residents, patients, and other health care providers as applicable.
• Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Performs all necessary tasks for the department including the following: maintains adequate inventory and supplies; schedules, coordinates, and maintains departmental staffing for daily and on call shifts, ensuring adequate staffing for business needs and in a timely manner; completes and maintains records for competency training of all departmental staff.
• Consults with Cardiovascular Manager and/or Director regarding problems in the department.
• Assists the Cardiovascular Manager with Human Resources duties including interviewing, hiring, counseling, and corrective action.
• Provides and maintains effective communication with physicians, departments, and staff.
• Serves as a mentor for excellence in clinical practice and patient/employee satisfaction.
• Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team; maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patient, staff, and colleagues.
• Assists with on-call responsibilities and will be back-up resource when problems arise.
• Performs cardiac procedures. May perform vascular ultrasound procedures if certified.
• Oversees and assists in maintaining efficient patient flow.
• Assists in maintaining the Cardiovascular Department equipment, PACs, and EMR.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 or more years minimum experience as a sonographer

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous supervisory experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to be flexible when needed and works well under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint skills