Lead Sonography Technologist

Atlantic Health System; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a manager for the diagnostic imaging department to oversee daily operations. This role includes directing ultrasound services for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring a smooth workflow, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing ultrasound technologists and ensuring clinical staff competency. Join Atlantic Health System and contribute to providing top-notch healthcare services in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing diagnostic imaging staff.
• Understanding of ultrasound diagnostic services.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of diagnostic imaging staff.
• Act as contact for ultrasound technologists.
• Coordinate patient flow and workflow within the department.

Job description

Responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of the diagnostic imaging staff in alignment with the mission, values and goals of the organization. Gives work direction to assigned personnel and participates in the operation of providing ultrasound diagnostic services to both inpatients and outpatients. Serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians.

Principal Accountabilities

• Acts as the contact person for ultrasound technologists.
• Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed methods of ultrasound technique.
• Explains procedures to patients and addresses their concerns.
• Ensures ultrasound‑related supply levels are always adequate.
• Reports any equipment failures to the concerned department(s).
• Prioritizes and disseminates tasks to others, trains staff in established and new procedures, ensures clinical staff competency and protocol, coordinates employee time off requests with operational needs, and resolves departmental operational problems.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to ultrasound.
• Coordinates patient flow and expedites patient care by coordinating workflow within the department, problem solving and adapting staff schedules for volumes of the day.
• Maintains the daily staff schedule for all positions, coordinating coverage for vacations, sick time, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.