Lead Ultrasound Technologist

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Diagnostic Ultrasound supervisor to perform ultrasound examinations and oversee daily technical operations, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

The role includes budget oversight, quality control, and inventory management within Radiology. The candidate should have an ACR-accredited ultrasound program with five years of ultrasound experience, two years supervisory experience, and pediatric imaging expertise, plus current BLS and RDMS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACR accredited Ultrasound program.
• Five years recent ultrasound experience including radiation safety.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• One year pediatric imaging experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Current RDMS registration in Abdominal, Vascular or Neuro.
• Tier I: Registration in one of the three above.
• Tier II: Registration in two of the three above.
• Tier III: Registration in three of the above.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Ultrasound: Performs a variety of Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures as requested by physicians and providers.
• Oversee staff schedules and work activities to achieve goals; provide guidance and mentorship.
• Equipment: Manage equipment and coordinate service as needed.
• Participate in hospital/department quality initiatives and drive process improvements.
• Represent Radiology professionally and interact with patients, families and staff.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Ultrasound techniques

Pediatrics imaging

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACR accredited Ultrasound program

Tools

RDMS registration

BLS certification

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Posting #: 1026067

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position performs Diagnostic Ultrasound examinations and imaging procedures to provide data for diagnosis of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations, and licensing requirements. Under the direction of the Manager, this position also provides oversight of daily technical operations related to operating budget, quality control, inventory management and regulatory standards

Position Duties

• Diagnostic Ultrasound
  Performs a variety of Diagnostic Ultrasound procedures as requested by physicians and providers.
  Determines proper techniques to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards and procedures.
• Assists Department Manager with overseeing staff schedules, work activities to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives, and outcomes. Provides guidance, mentoring, and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.
• Equipment
  Manages equipment and assigns as necessary. Coordinates and schedules service on equipment as needed.
• Departmental growth and quality initiatives
  Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives. Proactively evaluates systems and practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the operations.
• Represents Radiology in a positive and professional manner.
  Interacts professionally with peers, guests, patients, families and internal and external clients. Projects a positive image of the Radiology Department.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Graduate of ACR accredited Ultrasound program

Preferred Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Five years recent ultrasound experience to include radiation safety

Required Yes No

2. Two years supervisory experience

Required Yes No

3. One year pediatric imaging experience

Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Required Yes No

2. Current RDMS registration in Abdominal, Vascular or Neuro

Required Yes No

3. Tier I: Registration in one of the three above

Required Yes No

4. Tier II: Registration in two of the three above

Required Yes No

5. Tier III: Registration in three of the above

Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• 8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
• 9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 10. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• 15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
• 16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree