Supervisor of Ultrasound - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Edison, NJ

About The Position

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The incumbent Ultrasound Supervisor serves as the liaison between the facility and referring sources, such as physicians' offices, organizations and managed care representatives for all scheduling, pre-authorization and communicating needs. Acts as the communication link to assist in resolution of issues and perceived problems that may affect referring Physicians and customers. Provides input to management and assists with the development of long and short-term marketing goals and objectives. Will be responsible for accurately reporting volume statistics and office visit information. Acts as the department safety liaison to the PI and safety committees and helps with network initiatives pertaining imaging services.

Requirements

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in the field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Registered Vascular Technologist Certification (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certification (RDMS) or Sonography Certification (ARRT, S) or Registered Vascular Specialist Certification (CCI, RVS)
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position

Nice To Haves

Clinical leadership experience.
Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs all ultrasound procedures to the highest diagnostic quality and accuracy.
Oversees staff training to maintain the highest quality diagnostic images.
Ensures proper operating performance of all equipment, as well as being knowledgeable of ultrasound equipment, their function, and operation of each control.
Responsible for all regulatory compliance including, but not limited to ACR, Joint Commission, NJDEP, DOH etc.
Communicates with nursing services and physicians to obtain pertinent clinical information of Ultrasound patients.
Ensures the availability of necessary supplies to maintain efficient department functionality.
Performs procedures in accordance with departmental protocol.
Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital.
Performs portable ultrasound exams, when necessary.
Performs all tasks as required by Ultrasound Technologist demonstrating the knowledge and skill to provide patient care.
Prepares payroll, on-call coverage sheets, and overtime approval forms.
Knowledge of safety, infection, and disaster policy and procedures, including implementation of patient care in case of an emergency situation.
Evaluates and recommends equipment, including capital equipment.
Schedules monthly departmental meetings and monthly departmental in-services utilizing staff and outside companies.
Flexibility in work schedule (including weekends & holidays) as needed to provide continual quality patient care and department needs.
Assists in preparation of budget.
Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, educational, literacy, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical center's Organizational & Managerial Competencies.
Responsible for modality specific daily and monthly QA.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.