Chief Tech - Ultrasound

Overview

Job Summary : Supervises staff to ensure that ordered diagnostic procedures are performed efficiently and professionally, assists scheduling personnel to ensure adequate staff coverage. The technologist assists with providing safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. He / she is responsible for performing a wide variety of technical, clerical and leadership procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and / or treatment of diseases. The chief technologist can independently perform job functions. Chief Techs must be competent to perform and post process advanced protocols for their modality. Ability to mentor fellow technologists in their modality. Oversees supply management and practices in a cost-effective manner. Actively works the incomplete exam report to ensure that all studies in modality are read by a qualified physician in a timely manner. Working knowledge of Information Systems required to complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual quality checks. Reviews images for quality and completeness. Able to constructively deliver feedback on staff's quality of images. Provides feedback on staff quality of images and patient interaction to Manager. Perform mid-year and annual skills assessments and evaluations as directed by departmental leadership. Program protocols into scanners / equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Leadership

• Develops and maintains department personnel schedules assuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patients' expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam.
• Maintains staff educational records. Ensures that orientation records, certifications are valid, departmental competencies and mandatory staff requirements are completed within designated timeframe.
• Assists with employee performance management including issuing Anecdotal and Verbal Warnings and recommending further PM, if necessary.
• Manage department productivity adhering to operational standards.
• Establishes and modifies department protocols with guidance from physicians and department director.
• Assures that adequate equipment and supplies are available and maintained in the modality.
• Attends and productively participates in Lead Meetings and department meetings.
• Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns.
• Participates, maintains and conducts PI (Process Improvement) in the department.
• Participates in the hiring process of new personnel, and ensures appropriate on-boarding efforts to validate competency assessments and departmental orientation.
• Participates in the competency process for all Radiologic Technologists on an annual basis.
• Assures that the Imaging department is continuously survey ready. Equipment
• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the equipment in respective modality.
• Coordinates work activities with physicians and other hospital departments.

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