Clinical Lead, Ultrasound

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Clinical Lead - Ultrasound to provide administrative and clinical oversight of the Ultrasound department, ensuring high-quality imaging across the practice. The role reports into the Advanced Imaging Operations Manager and involves policy development, staff training, and ensuring accreditation standards are met.

Responsibilities include coordinating departmental meetings, scheduling within guidelines, equipment coordination, and contributing to performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years' experience in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain high quality imaging across the practice.
• Coordinate monthly department meetings with managers and technologists.
• Lead in all Ultrasound department activities and ensure compliance with policies.
• Schedule patients within accreditation guidelines and coordinate with staff.
• Coordinate with Vendors to identify new packages and products for the Clinic.
• Provide input into performance evaluations and staff mentoring.
• Train and mentor new Ultrasound technologists and students.
• Ensure staff comply with policies, address issues with Operations Manager.
• Assist Ultrasound Operations Manager on retention and recruitment.
• Participate in educational activities and perform duties as defined for Ultrasound Technologist.
• Maintain equipment and order supplies; ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

Ultrasound proficiency

Diagnostic ultrasound exams

Communication

Education

Accredited Ultrasound program graduate

2-3 years experience in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Tools

ARDMS certification

CPR certification

Job description

The Clinical Lead - Ultrasound is responsible for providing administrative and clinical oversight of the Ultrasound department.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Advanced Imaging Operations Manager.

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain high quality imaging across the practice.
• Coordinate monthly department meetings with managers and technologists.
• Leadership in all areas related to the Ultrasound department.
• Schedule patients within accreditation guidelines.
• Recommend equipment purchases; coordinate with vendors to identify new packages and products available to the Clinic.
• Provide input into performance evaluations.
• Train and mentor new Ultrasound technologists and students.
• Assure Ultrasound staff are compliant with established policies and procedures. Address identified issues and consult with the Operations Manager to achieve necessary actions.
• Coordinate with the Ultrasound Operations Manager on issues related to staff retention and recruitment.
• Participate in educational activities.
• Perform or delegate all duties as defined in the Ultrasound Technologist position.
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years' experience in Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Ultrasound program

Licenses/Certificates

• Must maintain current registration with ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicates highly sensitive information to physicians and administration in a professional manner.
• Must be able to perform diagnostic Ultrasound exams.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

mPHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA2