Team Lead Ultrasound Tech

Job Title & Specialty Area: Team Lead Ultrasound Tech 

Department: Radiology Sono

Location: Hosp-Dal-C

Shift: Sunday-Thursday 2:30pm-1:00am

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Provide direction for organizing and directing the daily workflow and monitoring image quality and equipment performance within the ultrasound area. Provides feedback regarding image quality and other aspects of performing ultrasound procedures and address image quality issues. Ensure compliance with policies, protocols, and regulatory / JCAHO requirements in the best interest of CMC. This position reports to the Manager.

Responsibilities:
* Perform imaging procedures and produces high quality diagnostic imaging and complete documentation of all activities according to established criteria.
* Responsible for adhearing to department /hospital policies, procedures and processes regarding quality improvement, safety, patient flow and other issues.
* Responsible for organizing, monitoring and directing workflow on a daily basis within the ultrasound area and external areas that require ultrasound services.
* Orders supplies and maintains inventory within PAR levels and establish and maintain within ultrasound the highest level of customer service for both internal and external customers.
* Responsible for US quality and documentation; maintaining protocols, overseeing scanning quality of staff, initiate improvement processes and goal setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 3 years related experience Required
* Previous experience in a leadership capacity in ultrasound Preferred

EDUCATION
* Bachelors Degree Preferred
* Associates Degree Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Vascular Sonographer-2A-ARRT(VS) Essential Excluding Maternal Fetal Med: Employee must have one of the following certifications active by 01/01/2021: RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) by ARDMS, RT(VS) (Vascular Sonographer) by ARRT, or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) by (Cardiovascular Credentialing International-CCI)” - Time Frame: Upon Hire
* Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-2A-RDMS Essential ARDMS Certification - Time Frame: Upon Hire
* RDMS - Pediatric Sonography-2A-RDMS(PS) Pref PS (Pediatric Sonography) by ARDMS
* Registered Vascular Specialist-2A-RVS Essential
* Registered Vascular Tech-2A-RVT Essential
* Basic Life Support-2R-BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements - Time Frame: Upon Hire

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.