Ultrasound Facilities Supervisor

Job Title: Ultrasound Facilities Supervisor

Location: Bend, Redmond (rotating clinics as required)

Hours: 40 hours per week; 8-hour days; Monday-Friday

Wages: $43.91 - $67.47 per hour; DOE, education and internal equity of current employees

Position Type: Full Time, non-exempt

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement, Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off

Resume Required: Yes

Date Posted: 02/07/2024

Posting Expires: Open until filled

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Job Description: Supervise Ultrasound departments in all locations and may perform patient exams when necessary.

Reports To: Chief Outpatient Operations Officer, Imaging Services Manager

Supervision Exercised: Ultrasound Technologists

Education and Experience: Current ARDMS, OBMI and CPR certification required. Minimum OB/GYN and Abdomen, Breast and RVT registries preferred along with current CE’s. 5-7 years ultrasound scanning experience required. Experience in the supervision of ultrasound department or personnel preferred.

Essential Duties: This position requires regular, reliable attendance. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, as the consequences of even a minor mistake can be significant for patients and providers. Other duties as assigned.

1. Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations:

a. Uses cognitive ultrasound skills to identify, record and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

b. Uses independent judgment during the ultrasound exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

c. Analyzes ultrasound information, medical history, and communicates finding to appropriate physician.

d. Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patient while they are in the ultrasound technologist’s care.

2. Acts as the first point of contact for daily problems both technical (IT/Equipment) and with personnel within the department. Escalates issues to appropriate management as needed, i.e. Imaging Service Manager, Chief Outpatient Operations Officer, Human Resources.

3. Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions to appropriately resolve the problem.

4. Participates in personnel actions such as hiring, coaching, discipline, promotions, training, and terminations.

5. Responsible for annual performance evaluation of all ultrasound staff.

6. Coordinates the ultrasound department’s technical operations to ensure prompt and efficient care; including but not limited to staffing analysis, exam time and scheduling templates.

7. Maintains documentation to ensure compliance. This could include protocols for ACR best practices, CORA regulations, and/or Federal and State guidelines.

8. In coordination with US Supervising Physician, develop and keep current all protocols related to Ultrasound. Disseminate any new or updated protocols.

9. Uses metrics and analytics to manage and quality in the Ultrasound department.

a. Daily QA

b. Spot check for accuracy, and procedural processes

c. Trending and tracking of tech QA completed by interpreting physician.

10. Understands and keeps current with all department workflow and systems.

11. Ensures that all processes are standardized and documented.

12. Provide support to Ultrasound staff, and serve as the point of contact for other departments, with problems that occur throughout the daily operations. Promote a team approach by positively interacting with other staff.

13. Supports administrative decisions, direction, and goals in a positive manner.

14. Manages time off requests and performs time punch detail monitoring; includes missed punches and overtime management and technologist call outs.

15. Maintains regular communication with department personnel such as regular meetings as well as regular communication with Administration.

16. Develops training programs, including new hire acclimation, and keeps abreast of new procedures and equipment.

17. Supports and assists with implementation of new equipment and software, including training.

18. Participates in Clinical Supervisor meetings.

19. Must be able to lift without assistance up to 10 pounds.

EEOC Statement:

CORA is committed to providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. CORA advocates achieving a diverse workforce through application of its equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. Reasonable accommodation can and will be provided to any employee who needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job if the accommodation does not cause undue hardship.