Lead Ultrasound Tech

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta, GA seeks a Lead Ultrasound Technologist to supervise daily modality operations with about 70% patient care and 30% leadership. You’ll stay current with imaging technology, ensure accreditation standards, and guide a team of technologists.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, delivering high-quality images, managing PACS, overseeing orientation and staff evaluations, controlling supplies, and upholding customer service excellence while meeting

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership, critical problem-solving skills, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in leadership of personnel.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient flow and provides guidance to staff technologists
• Provides patient care
• Provides high quality images
• Performs image file management in PACS
• Directs daily departmental operations
• Oversees orientation and continuing education programs for employees
• Directs and manages personnel to include staffing schedules and annual evaluations
• Manages supplies and contains costs
• Promotes customer service excellence
• Performs all accreditation responsibilities required by the American College of Radiology

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Decision-making

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Education

AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBLE FOR:Performs and supervises modality daily operations and provides leadership relative to the assigned area. This position requires 70 percent patient care and 30 percent supervisory functions. Promotes and advocates imaging services by remaining abreast of the latest changes in technology and equipment. The Lead Ultrasound Technologist ensures accreditations standards are maintained as well as performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of ultrasound equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.

What you will do

• Coordinates patient flow and provides guidance to staff technologists
• Provides patient care
• Provides high quality images
• Performs image file management in PACS
• Directs daily departmental operations
• Oversees orientation and continuing education programs for employees
• Directs and manages personnel to include staffing schedules and annual evaluations
• Manages supplies and contains costs
• Promotes customer service excellence
• Performs all accreditation responsibilities required by the American College of Radiology

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:Graduate of an AMA approved Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:3-years of technical experience.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:ARDMS registered and/or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) in at least 2 specialties.

BLS Certified

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Evidence of leadership, critical problem-solving skills, prioritization, and decision-making skills. Experience in leadership of personnel. Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital