Supervisor of Ultrasound

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan seeks a seasoned Ultrasound Supervisor to oversee day-to-day ultrasound services, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will supervise staff, coordinate scheduling, and drive process improvements across the Ultrasound Department.

The role requires ARDMS/ARRT/CCI certification and 2+ years of ultrasound experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of NYC Health + Hospitals supervisory training within 3 months of appointment.
• Valid certification in Sonography by ARDMS, ARRT or CCI.
• Minimum 2 years as Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer, with 1 year in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervises ultrasound services per established standards and procedures; recommends improvements.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates and reviews day-to-day activities to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Supervises staff and provides training, assigns work, and evaluates performance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team leadership

Ultrasound knowledge

Education

ARDMS/ARRT/CCI certification

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

Under general direction, provides day-to-day supervision of the Ultrasound Department in the delivery of ultrasound services. Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures of a higher-technical level to assist in the medical diagnosis and assessment of patients. Acts in compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, health care setting, and other appropriate regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises the delivery of ultrasound services, in accordance with established standards and procedures for the service area; recommends changes and improvements relating to the delivery of services, as appropriate.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates and reviews the day-to-day activities of the area to ensure continuous flow of work and optimize productivity.
• Supervises ultrasound staff and other appropriate personnel; provides training, assigns work, evaluates performance and initiates and/or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Works with departmental leadership to ensure department runs efficiently and effectively with appropriate level of staffing and equipment. Assists in recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff, as required.
• Reviews ultrasound methods and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement, as appropriate. Participates in formulating policies and procedures regarding standards of care for the department.
• Serves as a resource to ultrasound staff and other health care personnel on matters pertaining to ultrasound activities, quality improvement initiatives and other relevant activities within the Ultrasound Department.
• Participates in the development of ultrasound training programs and educational activities for ultrasound and other appropriate personnel; evaluates and monitors effectiveness of programs to ensure successful functioning and efficiency.
• Participates in quality control procedures, including equipment performance testing, in accordance with the established Quality Control Program. Recommends the purchase of new imaging equipment, supplies and materials, as needed.
• Performs the work of the Ultrasound Technologist and Associate Ultrasound Technologist and other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Supervisory training within three (3) months of appointment; and
• Valid certification in Sonography issued by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); and
• Two (2) years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Three (3) years of experience as an Ultrasound Technologist or Sonographer.