Ultrasound Supervisor

Major Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Supervisory Job Responsibilities – Accountability for Money, Equipment, Material, Patient Care and Safety
• Managing individuals including but not limited to hiring, onboarding, training, work assignments, competency oversight, and professional development plans.
• Ensures that the productivity and actions of the team meet and support the overall operation goals of the service line as established by department leadership.
• Serve as the first-line contact for ultrasound staff absences and initial performance concerns, escalating issues to the Director of Radiology as appropriate.
• Provide input to the Director of Radiology for annual performance reviews of ultrasound staff.
• Oversee daily ultrasound department operations, workflow, productivity, appointment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Supervises the delivery of safe and appropriate ultrasound services according to established standards.
• Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Collaborate with radiologists to ensure imaging protocols align with current clinical expectations.
• Maintain ACR accreditation.
• Promotes and is accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, and quality improvement plans and outcomes in the ultrasound department.
• Researches, evaluates, selects, and implements systems which improve the efficiency of the ultrasound department operations in collaboration with the Director of Radiology.
• Aids in the budget planning for the ultrasound department.
• Responsible for determining the equipment needs of the Ultrasound Department.
• Serve as the primary contact for ultrasound equipment vendors.
• Coordinate ultrasound equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and related follow-up.
• Responsible for assuring that all safety regulations are being followed, and precautions are being taken to comply with Infection Control Guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information assuring that patient rights are protected.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, reviewing, and updating department protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for adhering to all GRH policies and procedures

Daily Tasks

• Performs ultrasound exams per department protocols and procedures.
• Assists radiologist or qualified provider with ultrasound guided biopsies/procedures.
• Completes necessary records and charges for each patient.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order according to safety and infection control specifications.
• Communicates problems with the Director of Radiology.
• Responsible for ordering supplies for the ultrasound department.
• Oversees ultrasound students during clinical rotations at GRH and shadow students during observation hours.
• Maintaining quality assurance for ultrasound equipment and ultrasound department

Compliance, Risk & Safety Responsibilities

• Adherence to Healthcare Regulations: Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws, including HIPAA, CMS regulations, OSHA standards, and hospital-specific protocols.
• Identification, evaluation, and escalation of potential compliance risks, to appropriate individuals (e.g. Compliance Officer, Risk Management, HR).
• Adhere to Safety Standards and follow all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Proactively identify hazards and recognize and report unsafe conditions, equipment, or practices to supervisors promptly.
• Document and report any accidents, injuries or near misses.