Supervisor - Cardiac ECHO Lab

Modern Healthcare, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pediatric healthcare institution as an Echo Lab Supervisor, responsible for overseeing the Cardiac Echo Lab operations. With your extensive experience in pediatric echocardiography, you will manage daily lab activities, mentor staff, and contribute to quality improvement projects, ensuring high standards of patient care. Embrace an opportunity to influence pediatric care while being part of a diverse team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Technical Diploma Cardiovascular Program required.
• At least 7 years pediatric echocardiography experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Cardiac Echo Lab.
• Coordinate inpatient needs and maintain schedules.
• Lead staff meetings and participate in QA projects.

Skills

Ultrasound physics

Cardiac anatomy

Pediatric echocardiography

Ultrasound equipment operation

Digital reporting software

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical Diploma Cardiovascular Program

Associate's Degree Cardiovascular Science / Cardiac Ultrasound

Job description

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A Brief Overview
The Echo Lab Supervisor is responsible for the day to day operations within the Cardiac Echo Lab. Highly knowledgeable in various modalities of Pediatric Echocardiography, the Supervisor acts as a liaison between administration and the clinical staff. Responsibilities includes performance of pediatric echocardiograms and supervision of junior techs, scheduling, triaging of patients, creation of training programs, billing reconciliation, supply ordering and participation in quality assurance and process improvement projects. The Echo Lab Supervisor must act as an effective role model within the department contributing to the education, training, development and positive morale of the technical staff.

What you will do

Oversee daily operations and ensure that self and technicians perform appropriate number of studies daily that are accurate and follow quality guidelines. Ensure that exams conducted are in a clean, safe, secure, quiet and confidential environment.
Coordinate daily inpatient needs with portable staff. Responsible for ensuring that STAT/Critical exams are performed within a timely manner.
Create and adjust month schedules for technicians and maintain coverage for lab and satellite sites.
Participation and leadership figure in staff meetings, committees, QA projects, and teams in a collaborative manner in order to attain institutional and departmental goals. Provide support to Technical Manager for all department and division goals and endeavors. Assist in the teaching of students, fellows, and new technicians.
Maintain inventory and supply records. Responsible for billing reconciliation practices for main campus and satellites. Follow cost-control standards of the hospital and department.
Respond promptly and positively to escalated concerns with patients, families, associates, and others in a courteous and confidential manner while following hospital and departmental procedures. Demonstrate adept knowledge and ability to deliver developmental and age-appropriate care to patients.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Required
Technical Diploma Cardiovascular Program - Required
Associate's Degree Cardiovascular Science / Cardiac Ultrasound - Preferred

Experience Qualifications

At least seven (7) years of pediatric echocardiography experience - Required
At least one (1) year of leadership, management, or supervisory experience - Required

Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation of ultrasound systems.
Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Extensive knowledge of pediatric echocardiography.
Advanced proficiency in operation of ultrasound equipment and digital reporting software.
Continuing education of new technologies.
Contributing author on one abstract or manuscript per year.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - upon hire - Required or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - upon hire - Required or
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - upon hire - Required