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Lead Ultrasound Tech - Diagnostic Imaging - FT Varying Shifts

Sky Lakes Medical Center

Location
Onsite (Klamath Falls, OR)
Compensation
$86k - $125k/yr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Sky Lakes Medical Center, a community-owned acute-care hospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is seeking a Lead Ultrasound Tech to direct department activities and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves supervising staff, serving as a clinical instructor, and performing diagnostic imaging procedures.

Skills

Ultrasound Radiology Diagnostic Imaging Personnel Management Quality Control Clinical Instruction Invasive Procedures Policy Implementation Regulatory Compliance Patient Care Staff Scheduling Performance Evaluation Data Management

Full job details

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Meets the qualifications and competencies of an Ultrasound Technologist; five (5) years’ experience in Ultrasound Radiology procedures; Ability to work independently as well as with coworkers and patients; Ability to prioritize work demands and organize time efficiently; and ability to prepare both written and verbal department data other administrative duties assigned on the clinical side. Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:  BS Degree.

Lic/Reg/Cert:  ARDMS certification and current Oregon License.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium to very heavy physical demand level capabilities required. Must be able to work independently as well as with Physicians, coworkers and to provide service to patients of all age groups.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • • Plans, organizes, and directs department activities including personnel work as assigned, continuing education, vacation, personal, holiday, and overtime schedules.
    • In consultation with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, establishes and implements policies, procedures, standards and objectives for provision of Radiology services.
    • Responsible for overall quality of the Radiology department and reviews all QC generated in PACs by radiologist. Schedules follow up meetings with staff as appropriate and documents corrective action.
    • Counsels and/or disciplines departmental personnel as needed/required in collaboration with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.
    • Reviews department performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and assures compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Maintains a positive and professional atmosphere for patients, physicians and co-workers.
    • Performs all duties of an Ultrasound Technologist.
    • The Lead Sonographer will serve as a clinical instructor for affiliated high schools and Sonography programs and will evaluate student performances.
    • Will work as a “working Lead”. Will be involved in rotation of exams and invasive procedures.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Diagnostic Imaging.