Lead - Ultrasound Technologist
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX

Job Title & Specialty Area: Radiology Sono - Team Ldr Ultrasound Tech

Department: Radiology

Location: Dallas

Shift: M-F 630a-3pm

Job Type: (On-Site)

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Provide direction for organizing and directing the daily workflow and monitoring image quality and equipment performance within the ultrasound area. Provides feedback regarding image quality and other aspects of performing ultrasound procedures and address image quality issues. Ensure compliance with policies, protocols, and regulatory / JCAHO requirements in the best interest of CMC. This position reports to the Manager.

Responsibilities:
* Perform imaging procedures and produces high quality diagnostic imaging and complete documentation of all activities according to established criteria.
* Responsible for adhearing to department /hospital policies, procedures and processes regarding quality improvement, safety, patient flow and other issues.
* Responsible for organizing, monitoring and directing workflow on a daily basis within the ultrasound area and external areas that require ultrasound services.
* Orders supplies and maintains inventory within PAR levels and establish and maintain within ultrasound the highest level of customer service for both internal and external customers.
* Responsible for US quality and documentation; maintaining protocols, overseeing scanning quality of staff, initiate improvement processes and goal setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

* At least 3 years related experience Req
* Previous experience in a leadership capacity in ultrasound Pref

EDUCATION
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience Req
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* ARDMS Certification Upon Hire Req
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Upon Hire Req
* RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) by ARDMS, RT(VS) (Vascular Sonographer) by ARRT, or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) by (Cardiovascular Credentialing International-CCI)” Upon Hire Req
* PS (Pediatric Sonography) by ARDMS Pref

JOB PROFILE
* Supervisor of a team; spends at least 50% of the time providing people leadership to a team
* Typical span of control: Administrative 12-15, Clinical 12-15, Support Services 15-17; e.g. Admin: Fin, IT, Legal, HR, Public Affairs; Support Services: EVS, Security, Engineering, Food Services;
* Plans and executes day to day operational needs
* Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback
* Provides input to employment decisions, and participates in performance reviews
* Works within established precedents and practices; receives guidance and oversight from a higher-level manager
* Monitors key day to day operational metrics
* Provides technical guidance to others on a frequent basis and rounds with employees in the team
* Demonstrates an understanding of Children's resource availability

MANAGEMENT SKILLS
* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
* Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
* Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.