Supervisor of Ultrasound (General US)

Renown-Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health in Reno, NV seeks an Ultrasound Department Manager to oversee daily operation, lead staff, and perform diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional imaging. You will coordinate workflow, ensure patient safety, correct preparation, and accuracy of exams in collaboration with radiologists and cardiologists.

Responsibilities include policy development for the Imaging Department, staff scheduling, new employee orientation, inventory, QC monitoring, and participation in quality

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of Ultrasound experience.
• Licenses/Registrations: Active registry with Cardiovascular Credentialing International or ARDMS in Adult/Pediatric echocardiography and/or vascular.
• Certification: BLS certification by American Heart Association at time of hire.
• Computer/Typing: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and online training platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the Ultrasound Department and staff.
• Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional ultrasound procedures.
• Coordinate staff workflow and ensure QC monitoring.
• Collaborate with radiologists and cardiologists on imaging
• Assist with scheduling, orientation, and supply inventory.

Skills

Ultrasound experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Word

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the -Ultrasound Department, the staff, performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures, and actively participate as a member of the Imaging team.

Nature and Scope:

The incumbent provides imaging services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and families. Demonstrating the ability to work with patient's physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served and meets standards of quality as measured by the Unit/Department age specific competency standards.Competently operates imaging equipment and related machinery. Verifies and executes physician's orders for diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional exams, ensuring the proper preparation for such exams, and the safety and wellbeing of patients during procedures. Other duties include, but are not limited to, billing, supplies stocking, file maintenance, medical charting, informed consent documentation, quality improvement studies, patient history/symptoms acquisition. Determines the best method of obtaining optimal examinations while ensuring patient safety; regulates patient flow, consults with radiologists and cardiologists to determine contrast media, and makes necessary corrections to improve image quality. May be required to assist other modalities within the department or Renown Health.The position is responsible for coordination of daily workflow of the staff and providing for appropriate QC monitoring as specified in the evaluation section of the job description.The incumbent acts as a liaison between the staff and the Manager, Director of Imaging, Radiologists and Cardiologists, medical staff, and the Administration of Renown Health.The incumbent will help to develop policy and procedure for the Imaging Department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing the staff with current information regarding policy and procedure, disaster plans, fire, and safety regulations, etc.The incumbent will ensure that all staff are afforded scheduled time to maintain current competencies.The incumbent will assist the manager with scheduling of staff, orientation of new employees, supply inventory and ordering, scheduling for emergency repair of imaging equipment, participation in Quality Improvement process, and staff developmental in-services.Major challenges to this position are related to staying current with changes in the field of radiology and cardiology, managing and coordinating the imaging departments on a daily basis as well as providing strategic planning input for the future direction of the department.It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare environment. Some of these hazards could include, but are not limited to: Radiation, Toxic Chemicals, Biological Hazards, Heat, Noise, Dust and Stress. Renown Health has a Safety Management Program in place addressing these issues.This position does provide patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Name Description

Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. Applicants with bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Experience: Requires a minimum of two years of Ultrasound experience.

License(s): 200267/200268: Active registry with either Cardiovascular Credentialing International (offering RCS or RVS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RVT or RDCS) in the specialty of Adult or Pediatric echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology Required200252: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (offering RDMS) required. Ability to hold active registries in both cardiac and vascular ultrasound, or general and vascular ultrasound preferred.

Certification(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a current BLS certification by The American Heart Association Standards at time of hire.

Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job‑specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.