Lead Cardiovascular Sonographer - Outpatient

Trinity Health; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a dedicated supervisor for our ambulatory cardiac imaging laboratories. This full-time position involves providing direct patient care while also managing staff and workflow for maximum departmental efficiency, including responsibility for quality assurance and comprehensive documentation. An ideal candidate will have a background in health sciences and supervisory experience in a high-volume cardiology environment.

Benefits

Great benefits

Patient-centric environment

Career growth and advancement potential

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years supervisory experience in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Laboratory.
• Experience with all modalities of vascular and digital echo.
• Licensure: RDMS/RDCS/RVT/RVS.

Responsibilities

• Leads staff and manages workflow in the laboratory.
• Provides routine echo and vascular ultrasounds.
• Maintains quality and compliance in laboratory procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Quality Assurance

Education

BA in Health Sciences

Graduate from accredited school of Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose: Responsible for the daily leadership of ambulatory cardiac imaging laboratories within THOFNE medical group under the limited supervision of the medical director/supervisor of noninvasive cardiology. Assures departmental productivity standards are met through scheduling of staff and management of the workflow. Responsible for processing of records, procedure schedules, inventory and stocking of daily supplies, overseeing storeroom and vendor purchasing requisitions and other supplies, reviews, audits and documents. Assures that quality and quantity of services are maintained and assists in the initiation of ongoing quality assurance programs. Approximately 80% of the position is dedicated to providing direct patient care in all modalities of echocardiography and/or vascular, and 20% is dedicated to administrative tasks.

What will you do:

Provides routine echo and or vascular ultrasounds and related exams.

• Consistently follows established laboratory protocols to optimize clinical information as evidenced by feedback from the Echo and or Vascular Lab medical director and absence of complaints.

• Consistently produces quality 2D echocardiography images, quality color flow and doppler studies.

• Consistently adds appropriate windows to demonstrate aortic stenosis, uses contrast to enhance suboptimal studies and or to optimize clinical information.

• Identifies medical abnormalities and reports findings as evidenced by physician feedback.

• Sets up echo/vascular lab for all exams and cleans room following each procedure.

• Maintains patient privacy and confidentially.

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately acquire and process up to a minimum of 8 studies per 8-hour shift.

Leads staff and manages workflow for the department to ensure quality and completion of work.

• Directly observes staff administering patient care; examines studies and documentation to monitor the quality for care; complies information and reviews it with the supervisor and or medical director on a quarterly basis and during the annual review period.

• Provides timely staffing schedules to ensure proper coverage in all designated ambulatory locations.

• Assists in conducting annual performance reviews by providing feedback on technical performance and setting of goals to achieve maximal performance.

• Initiates coaching, counseling in a supportive manner. Plans and ensures orientation of new employees.

• Develops and conducts training sessions to keep department personnel current in changes and development in their field.

Maintains accurate documentation of services to assure completeness and accuracy of procedural results and charges.

• Demonstrates consistent accuracy and timeliness in processing and charging all procedures within shift.

• Deletes or cancels duplicate orders

• Demonstrates accuracy by documenting appropriate medically approved reason for test on each study requisition. Corrects errors promptly.

Participate in clinical activities and effective management of the department.

• Serves as a liaison between the technicians and physicians to ensure the highest quality services.

• Acts as a resource for staff

• Assists in the development of new policies, procedures, and departmental goals to meet the ongoing needs of the department as required by ICAEL.

• Provides input and assists in product evaluations.

• Complies quality assurance data and monthly statistics and implements ongoing quality assurance activities to meet departmental and ICAEL requirements.

• Promotes a professional image by adhering to the established dress code.

Responsible for operation and maintenance for the diagnostic equipment and environment.

• Maintains total care of all diagnostic apparatus in accordance with procedures.

• Coordinates and schedules appointments for repairs or maintenance informing ambulatory offices and medical director.

• Anticipates need of monthly supplies, including emergency medical supplies and orders appropriately.

Implements and supports Quality Assurance for the department to provide continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement of quality.

• Keeps current on the department’s quality assurance and quality monitors as developed in coordination with the medical director and non-invasive supervisor as evidenced by appropriate monitors and statistical records.

• Assures compliance with safety, occurrence reporting and infection control policies as evidenced by incidence reports, environmental surveys, safety inspections and supervisor’s observations.

• Coordinates/manages required information for and participates in regular ICAEL accreditation process

Contributes to the teaching of students and technologists in basic and advanced modalities of echocardiology and or vascular with emphasis on the equipment, imaging techniques and modalities and cardiac pathophysiology.

Assists the non-invasive cardiology supervisor and service line executive director in preparation and monitoring of budgetary materials.

Participates in activities which further develop personal and occupational growth, including membership in related professional organizations whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA in Health Sciences preferred and/or graduate from an accredited school of Cardiac and/or Vascular Ultrasound. Prefer 3-5 years supervisory experience in high volume multi-modality Echocardiography and/or Vascular Laboratory in a tertiary care hospital. Three to five (3-5) years experience with all modalities of vascular and or digital echo including color flow.

• Licensure: RDMS/RDCS/RVT/RVS

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Great benefits

• Patient-centric environment

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Diverse and inclusive culture

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.