Supervisor Cardiac and Vascular Services NonInvasive

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Cardiovascular/Vascular Ultrasound Supervisor to oversee adult pediatric imaging teams, scheduling, and education within the HVI system. The role focuses on protocol development, staff leadership, and ensuring high-quality imaging practices.

The position requires active ARDMS/CCI certification(s), BLS within 30 days, and 7 years of related ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• Certification in ONE of the ARDMS options.
• Through CCI: RVS/RCCS/RCS option.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Supervises adult and pediatric cardiac and vascular sonographers.
• Supervises surgical schedulers for Heart and Vascular Imaging Services.
• Manages personnel to ensure a cohesive team to meet patient care needs.
• Performs performance appraisals and provides feedback to Manager.
• Develops and maintains imaging protocols and diagnostic criteria.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff leadership

Communication

Education

ARDMS certifications (one of)

RDCS / RCS / RCCS / RVT

CCI certifications (RVS / RCCS / RCS)

Basic Life Support within 30 days

Job description

Performs as the supervisor in the assigned imaging sections by monitoring day-to-day operations including staff scheduling, daily assignments, training and equipment usage. Provides leadership, imaging expertise, support and education to the staff technologists within WVU Medicine HVI system to assure optimum performance of imaging procedures and protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certification in ONE of the following:

• ThroughtheAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography(ARDMS):

• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)

• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)

OR

• Through theCardiovascular Credentialing International(CCI):

• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)

• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

1. Certification in Basic Life Support within30 daysof hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Seven (7) years’ experience in cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervises adult and pediatric cardiac and vascular sonographers.
2. Supervises surgical schedulers serving the Heart and Vascular Imaging Services (HVIS).
3. Manages personnel to ensure a well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs as it relates to all aspects of imaging services within the institution.
4. Supervises human resource functions related to: interviewing, selection and retention of staff.
5. Facilitating new employee orientation in assigned imaging sections, ensuring competencies are obtained by new staff
6. Performs performance appraisals, according to hospital policy. Provides direct feedback to Manager regarding technologist performance.
7. Provides ongoing feedback to employees concerning job performance. Counsels and disciplines employees, when necessary, in conjunction with management.
8. Participates in fiscal activities and makes recommendations for preparation of the budget, in conjunction with management
9. Assists in on going educational programs, including in-services at WVU HVI Morgantown campus and outreach clinics.
10. Responsible for the ordering of supplies and inventory maintenance.
11. Develop and maintain cardiac and vascular imaging protocols and diagnostic criteria for vascular for the WVU HVI enterprise.
12. Ensures consistent practice of diagnostic quality imaging among all shifts, individuals, and areas of radiology.
13. Maintains an expertise in the advanced imaging post processing procedures and all equipment involved in acquisition. Troubleshoots equipment issues and contacts appropriate Biomedical Engineers. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
14. Supports and mentors staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building. Promotes a team approach to providing cardiovascular services. Setting a positive example by interacting with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff in a polite and professional manner.
15. Contributes expertise to the WVUH Imaging Science Educational Programs through lectures or supervision of clinical rotation. Evaluates and documents student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs
16. Educates patients regarding imaging procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
17. Conducts Quality Assurance audits, in collaboration with Manager and Quality Assurance Coordinator, of cardiac and vascular ultrasound laboratories across the WVU HVI.
18. Performs in Image Evaluation and Analysis of echo and vascular studies performed across the WVU HVI enterprise.
19. Responsible for the application and maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation of the adult, pediatric echocardiography and vascular ultrasound programs of the WVU HVI Morgantown campus. Assists in the accreditation processing of other laboratories within the WVU HVI system.
20. Prepare staff work schedules and call schedule, Quality Control processes, and manage daily flow.
21. Promotes and contributes positively to intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships with no more than two valid complaints in a six-month period.
22. In conjunction with Manager, functions as a liaison with other departments to coordinate services.
23. Must be able to perform echocardiogram or vascular ultrasound testing when necessary.
24. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care / safety.
25. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, systems implementation, and performance improvements throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, and cost effective patient care.
26. Displays imaging techniques, patient care, and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the IAC Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, Heart and Vascular Institute Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulation, and The Joint Commission guidelines.
27. Maintain and approve payroll edits and time off requests.
28. Assist with billing and coding changes/issues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Stand and walk for prolonged periods.

2. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.

3. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to airborne particles and bodily fluids.

2. Operation of imaging equipment with automated moving parts.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.

2. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

3. Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient’s condition, age or ability.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

131 WVUH HVI Cardio Non Invasive Lab

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.