LEAD ULTRASOUND/VASCULAR TECHNOLOGIST - DAYS - FULL-TIME
Company: Quality Talent Group
Location: Bellaire
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
About the job Lead Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist - Days -
Full-Time
At Houston Methodist, the Lead Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist
position performs specialized functions as a regular part of their
normal job responsibilities. In addition to performing at a
Technologist II level, this position serves as the liaison and
primary point of contact between management, staff and physicians
for routine matters. The Lead Technologist position answers
questions and resolves issues for the Ultrasound/Vascular
Technologist I & II job roles as well as other members of the care
team to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and
adherence to practice standards. This position ensures optimal
patient safety, quality outcomes, and customer service. Duties for
this position may include the following tasks: organize work
schedules and delegate work assignments; review and edit time cards
for accuracy; conduct quality assurance audits; develop and
implement quality improvement activities; train, mentor and develop
staff; and provide feedback on staff performance or development
needs. The Lead Technologist position may direct or regularly
participate in special projects; collect, analyze and report on
data or metrics; and hold other responsibilities of a similar
nature and level.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be
dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills,
assisting in their development of such skills.
- Orients, guides and mentors team members consisting of
Ultrasound Technologist I and II, students and support staff, to
help build confidence and competency in skills, knowledge and
abilities. Effectively implements protocols and objectives with
team members to result in optimization of staff performance,
teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
- Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of
service that the department performs. Interfacing with department
staff to provide feedback to management on team member's
performance and conduct. Collaborates and supports management for
improvement of employee satisfaction, implementation of protocols
and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff
performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
- Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit.
Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and
responding positively to requests for assistance. Role-models
skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards
improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and
special US exams. Ultrasound exams use high-frequency sound waves
to capture images. Also able to perform vascular ultrasound exams.
Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic
procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
- Proactively assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of
the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient
care, image quality and patient experience. This includes:
positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical
factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging
results and recognizes complications and limitations associated
with certain procedures.
- Serves as liaison between team members, management and
physicians, resolving routine matters for the shift and modality.
Assists physicians during procedures.
- Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and
family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and
non-verbal skills, terminology and language. QUALITY/SAFETY
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures.
Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly
practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection
control procedures. Complies with job, department and hospital
safety standards, practices and policies.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process
improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting
department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports
-near misses - and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital
patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify
trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance
and conduct. Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes,
outcomes and team member performance. Documents, develops and
evaluates processes and procedures.
- Assists with implementation and education of department based
safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops
skills of team members and continually assists with improving
skills, performance and outcomes. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient
procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
Participates in the budgeting process for capital and minor
equipment. Reconciliation of invoices.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and
prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on
effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews and
edits team member's time cards for management approval, as
appropriate. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in department projects and shared governance
activities. Actively leads and supports special projects and
department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning
with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the
individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
- Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by
engaging students and co-workers (Technologist I, II and support
staff) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment
with business objectives
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing
body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section. WORK EXPERIENCE
- Four years' experience as an Ultrasound Technologist. May
consider HM employee with three years' experience, as an Ultrasound
Technologist who demonstrates leadership abilities LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- RDMS-OB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB/GYN
(ARDMS) OR
- RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen
(ARDMS) OR
- RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast
(ARDMS) -- Breast (BR) credential earned prior to June 30, 2010
will be accepted as referenced in ACR guidelines OR
- ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT) AND
- ARRT-VS - Radiologic Technologist - Vascular Sonography (ARRT)
OR
- RVS - Registered Vascular Specialist (CCI) OR
- RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist (ARDMS) AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging
/ difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations.
Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical
skills.
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and
Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills
with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of
excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians
and co-workers.
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including, organizing work flow and actively participating in
problem-solving. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* Yes TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first
quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and
will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the
day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for
276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S.
290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically
advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them
designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and
families the very best and most effective in any health care
facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until
2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of
women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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