Lead Sonographer Pediatric MFM Department (Hiring Immediately)

Description

Summary :

This position provides leadership and direction to the daily operations of

their clinical area. This leader ensures the delivery of high-quality images

and services consistent with the core values of the organization and the

professional regulatory and accrediting body standards of the department.

Helps to ensure operations function at top levels of efficiency, and exceeds

customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate the teamwork of

the healthcare team, assigning and directing staff, and overseeing the daily

workload to facilitate and coordinate patient exams. Behavior and

communication skills must align with the organizations mission, values and

culture.

The CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital, established in 1959, was the first

children’s hospital in South-Central Texas. Located downtown, this 190-plus-

bed hospital serves more than 70,000 children annually from San Antonio, South

Texas and around the world. The hospital (in partnership with Baylor College

of Medicine) is the only academic children’s hospital in San Antonio. Our

highly specialized services meet the unique medical needs of children, from

Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care to Children’s Emergency Services, the

latest treatments for deformities of the spine including titanium rib implants

and halo traction, a Heart Center, a specialized asthma program, a highly

regarded Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, and growing maternal services to

include consultation, delivery, and maternal fetal medicine.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of

Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

• Performs examinations
• Identifies relevant data from images accurately.
• Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care

professional

• Ensures patient safety and emergency preparedness
• Verify patient identification and documentation
• Communicate and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all

aspects of the procedure

Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and

use of technical factors according to protocol

• Recognizes structures visualized and understands their significance.
• Accurately produces and records measurements according to protocols.
• Coordinates patient care and addresses concerns
• Coordinates and plans work assignments with the technologists
• Helps promote staff growth, development and employee engagement
• Optimizes productivity through appropriate staffing levelsmodels.
• Ensures continuity of care
• Establishes standard of practice and patient care
• Models exemplary customer service, leadership, and displays a positive

attitude

Responsible for Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies

andor Manufacture recommendations.

Requirements : A. EducationSkills

A. EducationSkills

Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

B. Experience

At least 3 years as a staff technologist preferred

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ARDMS Registry, or ARRT required
• Current BLS (American Heart Association) required

Work Schedule : Varies

Varies

Work Type : Full Time

Full Time

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