Ultrasound Supervisor,Health Alliance Job Warren area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Position: Ultrasound Supervisor, Health Alliance, 36 Hours, Days

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$39.81 - $71.67

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
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Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled

Hours:

7:30a-4p

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

Cost Center:

24050 - 3566 Ultrasound

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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The Supervisor, Ultrasound oversees the day-to-day activities of the Ultrasound area.

The Supervisor is responsible for the operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all dynamic ultrasound imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.

I. Major Responsibilities:

Directs and supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.

Recommends and assists in managing budgets for the areas managed.

Coordinates the assignment of tasks for the efficient utilization of available resources.

Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation.

Obtains scans per physician orders in an efficient, timely manner, according to departmental policy and procedures.

Prepares, utilizes and operates ultrasound equipment, supplies and rooms according to departmental policies and procedures.

Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.

Checks equipment for proper functioning prior to patient examination.

Greets patients politely and efficiently.

Clearly explains procedures to patients in English and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

Seeks out Interpreter Services if needed.

Gathers and records patient history. Assesses patient’s ability to withstand procedure.

Obtains, reviews and completes patient consent forms prior to starting procedures.

Perform sonographic examinations using equipment and techniques specific to the modality, anatomy, pathology, physiology and area of interest requested. Positions patient on examining table to ensure a quality diagnostic image is produced.

Monitors video display of area being scanned and adjusts density or contrast to improve picture quality.

Reviews and evaluates images or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Dates, labels and marks images accurately and sends to PACS according to departmental policy.

Records, processes and maintains patient data.

Presents cases to a radiologist for review.

Follows all Quality Control policies and procedures for compliance with departmental, local, state and federal regulations.

Collaborates with other medical team and administrative staff members, such as physicians and nurses, to conduct special procedures or complete administrative duties.

Arranges for scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on ultrasound equipment, or informs manager of problems…