Supervisor - Heart Station (Full Time, Days)

Description Job Summary Oversees the operations of the Heart Station and staff on a daily basis. Minimum Job Requirements * Completion of a 2-4 year diagnostic ultrasound program from an accredited institution * ARDM/RDCS or CCI (registered Cardiac stenographer) - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * Prior experience in clinical ultrasound * American Heart Association BLS must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Responsible for researching the newest technology and equipment within the market and participates in the selection of equipment & supplies for the Heart Station, in collaboration with the Echo MD's. * Performs studies (i.e. pre-surgical cases, OR cases for echo cardiograph, etc.). - Creates departmental schedule, supervises on-call rotation, and serves as back up on call tech when needed. - Collects research data for physicians in collaboration with the Research department. - Assists the leader in creating, editing, and updating policies and procedures for the Heart Station team. - Identifies and corrects minor equipment malfunctions and software issues and refers major technical malfunctions to the appropriate team (i.e. biomedical engineering or IT services). - Responsible for providing proper coverage for the clinics & ensures appropriate amount of echo techs are scheduled. Accountable for providing the proper equipment & IT infrastructure to conduct Echo's. - Institutes new procedures and keeps abreast of new procedures and theories. - Summons qualified personnel immediately if an emergency situation develops or if a patient is in apparent distress. - Orients, trains, and evaluates technologists regarding the policies and procedures of the department. - Assists the Director/Manager in preparing the annual departmental capital and operational budget requests for machines needed in the heart station; selects equipment. - Accountable for the recruiting, selection, and evaluation of technical staff. - Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams; shares information within timelines to aid top outcomes for patients and families. - Evaluates staff competencies including peer to peer observation. Performs QA on images, conclusive diagnostics, and study accuracy in preparation for presentation to the physician. - Prepares monthly reports regarding volume, complexity of cases, number of sedations, average time of case and completeness of studies for the Heart Station leadership team. - Selects, trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff, provides input to the performance improvement plan to maximize quality and safety. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities * Five years of experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound highly preferred * Excellent communication skills and experience in working within a multidisciplinary team to optimize the patient and family experience * Knowledge of budgeting and capital budgeting process is preferred * Demonstrates experience with vendor management and top notch negotiation skills preferred * Ability to troubleshoot imaging equipment and software programs * Strong computer skills with knowledge of Three Dimensional ultrasound , Merge, and Cerner (EOE DFW) 2/20/18 Job: Professional Department: HEART PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION-2100-713012 Job Status: Professional