Chief Technologist - Ultrasound

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health seeks a Chief Technologist – Ultrasound to lead imaging operations across CT, MRI, Nuclear, Ultrasound, and Mammography, serving patients from newborns to geriatrics. You will supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging with strong adherence to safety standards.

You will oversee student supervision, perform competency evaluations, and maintain licensure and certifications while driving continuous education and collaboration with radiologists

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a JRCERT or regionally accredited and approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• A four-year program is preferred.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography; Florida license required.
• 2–3 years of experience in radiology preferred.
• CPR/BLS per Halifax Health policies required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across newborn to geriatric in multiple imaging areas with high-quality results.
• Oversee scheduling and coordination of radiology sections; supervise staff in coordinator's absence.
• Perform duties of Level II Radiographer/Technologist and supervise students; complete competency evaluations.
• Maintain certification and adhere to National/State/MQA/OSHA guidelines; ensure QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Patient care

Interdisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program

Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Ultrasound

CT

MRI

Nuclear Medicine

Mammography

C-arm

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Chief Technologist - Ultrasound

Provide patient care and follow up appropriate to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in more than one area as assigned, while producing high quality images utilizing all imaging modalities. Conduct patient assessment and monitoring. Provide contrast or radiopharmaceutical administration with patient assessment and follow up information. Oversee patient scheduling, obtain and disseminate appropriate medical information. Demonstrate all necessary skills and knowledge of section computer and/or equipment technology. Provide backup supervision (coordination) and direction to all radiology sections in the absence of a coordinator. Perform duties of Level II Radiographer/Technologist when requested. Provides appropriate level of student supervision. Complete student competency and performance evaluations as well as organize student labs as required. Maintain certification according to State, National and medical center regulations.

Level II: This multi-competent radiographer/technologist must be able to perform advanced procedures involving specialized areas such as CT, MRI, Nuclear, Ultrasound, Mammography and Diagnostic to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Sufficient knowledge and skill must be demonstrated in OR, C-arm, biopsy, diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures that will establish and maintain professional competence. Ability to communicate effectively with all medical center personnel and medical staff. Must be able to perform all requirements of a Level I Radiographer/Technologist.

Level I: This entry-level radiographer/technologist must perform all general radiographic/fluoroscopic diagnostic procedures to include Emergency and Trauma care. Must be able to perform basic invasive procedures involving specialized areas such as CT, MRI, Nuclear, Ultrasound, Mammography and Diagnostic to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Provides direct and indirect student supervision and assists with clinical education as assigned. Maintain certification according to National, State and medical center regulations.

Level III: Formal Education

Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or regionally accredited and approved School of Radiologic Technology. A four-year program is preferred.

Level I & II: Formal Education

Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or regionally accredited and approved School of Radiologic Technology. A four-year program is preferred. An associate degree is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography or equivalent certification. Must be licensed by the State of Florida to operate ionizing and non-ionizing imaging equipment according to MQA, JOINT COMMISSION, and ALARA standards. CPR/BLS in accordance to Halifax Health policies required.

Related Experience

Previous experience in a specified Radiologic Technology science or specialty area is required, however, 2-3 years experience is preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to make independent decisions; performs well under stress.
• Must be skilled in providing care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Schedules staff to maintain maximum throughput and meet workload requirements.
• Oversees scheduling of patients to allow for maximum productivity and quality patient care.
• Coordinates and supervises performance of technical and non-technical procedures to maintain quality patient care.
• Coordinates distribution of images to appropriate radiologists for interpretation.
• Designs and implements updated/new practice parameters and protocols.
• Maintains professional atmosphere by providing positive and equitable working conditions and proactive problem solving.
• Provides direction and instruction for employees/students on protocols, techniques and equipment; on an ongoing basis.
• In-services staff/students on updated/new procedures and equipment.
• Coordinate and promote continuing/mandatory education opportunities to update skills and assist staff in maintaining credentials/licensure.
• Oversees QA/QC procedures to maintain accuracy in equipment usage and patient handling.
• Maintain required records on practice parameters and equipment.
• Cost effectively maintains sufficient level of supplies.
• Updates modality P&P manual on a yearly basis.
• Attends departmental meetings as required and participates in developmental/continuing education meetings to maintain and improve skills.
• Continually updates education as required for National, State and professional certification.
• Continually updates education as required by HHMC, JCAHO/OSHA, etc. standards.
• Maintains specialty certification such as Emergency preparedness, individual modality certification, etc.
• Pursues ongoing continuing education in professional practice and licensing.
• Active participation in off-site professional seminars, etc.
• Chief Technologists assists coordinator with scheduling that provides sufficient staff for quality patient care and minimal overtime.
• Acts in a supervisory capacity in the absence of Coordinator.
• Acts as liaison between staff and Radiologists when coordinator is unavailable.

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Halifax Health Overview

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals (TM) in the United States by IBM Watson Health (TM), Halifax Health (TM) serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.