Technical Director - Vascular Lab - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of vascular ultrasound examinations utilizing a high degree of technical aptitude with an in-depth knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology.
• Recognizes the significance of all structures that are visualized and differentiates artifacts from normal or pathological processes.
• Performs routine measurements and calculations.
• Extensive sonography education, training, and experience in the specialty area(s) to be performed.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing medical education in the specialty area(s) performed, higher education, research, staff training, etc.).

Education

Completion of Registered Vascular Sonographer accredited program with attainment of RVT Associates Degree or higher required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
• Certification from ARDMS as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Experience

Minimum 5 years of vascular experience preferred with proficiency in all aspects of vascular testing.

Skills

• Experience with vascular laboratory leadership preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Communication skills in order to exchange information on a professional basis with fellow professional, non-professional, and ancillary personnel.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested ultrasound exams based on the specifics of the individual case.
• Ability to detect pathology based on knowledge of physiologic causes and effects of diseases.
• Ability to educate regularly rotating ultrasonography students and to mentor early career staff within department.

Understanding

• Understanding of ICAVAL protocol and accreditation.

Performance of Sonography

• Serve as QI/QA liaison to confer closely with Medical Director.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) and facility policies, and procedures.
• Exercise responsibility for the maintenance and accuracy of facility reports, database records and logs.

Quality Assessment/Quality Improvement

• Ensure that the sonography examination results meet the facility standard for Quality Assurance before findings are released for interpretation.
• Provide oversight for the assessment of sonography examinations performed within the vascular lab for technical and image quality, and accuracy.
• Work with the Medical Director to ensure quality patient care.
• Function as the clinical, technical leader/expert in sonography imaging within the vascular lab.
• Accountable for the creation, oversight, and implementation of scanning protocols and quality control activities.
• Provide technical, image quality, and accuracy oversight for the assessment of sonography examinations.
• Ensure that appropriate accreditation is secured and maintained.
• Carryout quality assurance protocols and quality improvement measures.

Equipment Use & Maintenance

• Perform quality control procedures to ensure that the ultrasound equipment operates at optimal levels.
• Exercise responsibility to ensure that the ultrasound equipment is functioning accurately.
• Provide education and training to sonographers in the utilization of new equipment features/benefits or scanning techniques.
• Responsible for the preventive maintenance program for ultrasound equipment.
• Ensure that appropriate ultrasound equipment is secured and provide opportunities for staff input during the equipment selection and purchasing process.
• Provide education and training to sonographers in the utilization of new equipment features/benefits and scanning techniques.

Supervision and Management

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of sonography services within the facility.
• Provide general supervision and evaluation of the sonographer staff.
• Ensure staff compliance with clinical and operational protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that sonographers have timely access to equipment, supplies and logistical support.
• Exercise responsibility for the direct supervision of staff sonographers.
• Provide input for the performance assessment of staff sonographers.
• Exercise responsibility for sonography team building, morale, and performance.
• Assist with the direction and guidance for departmental workflow.
• Assist with workload scheduling.

Health Care team Interaction

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, administrators, and members of the health care team.
• Aid in the education and training of sonography students.

Professional Development

• Aid in the mentoring and professional development of sonography staff.
• Ensure that staff professional education requirements are met and maintained, including applicable licensure, certification, and/or accreditation standards.
• Aid in the coordination of any research projects that involve sonography staff.
• With the Medical Director, conduct research and publish scholarly material related to vascular testing and test findings.
• Aid and provide leadership with the daily operation of the vascular lab.

GBMC Values

• Treats everyone with courtesy.
• Fosters a healing environment.
• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.
• Strives for superior performance in every aspect of work.
• Strives for excellence in every aspect of work.
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