Chief Ultrasound Technician, Pediatric Cardiology, Holtz Children's Hospital, FT, Days

Miami, FL Full-Time Pedi Cardiology

Summary

The Chief Ultrasound Technician Pediatrics supervises the pediatric cardiac sonographers and manages the Pediatric Echocardiography laboratory to assure maximum efficiency and responsiveness in patient care. This position will have a significant role in the preparation of the departments or the organization's budget and is responsible for maintaining confidential budgetary data. Attends meetings regarding confidential matters such as disciplinary and departmental issues. This position will have a significant role in analyzing confidential data, which may be used in collective bargaining.

Responsibilities

• Performs all laboratory duties delegated by the Echo Lab Director and/or Medical Director.
• Performs echocardiograms according to the Ultrasound Tech duties.
• Performs transthoracic, trans esophageal and fetal echocardiograms; assists in interventional procedures in the catheterization lab.
• Obtains vital signs and patient measurements such as height, length, weight, etc.
• Supervises pediatric cardiac sonographers and/or ancillary staff and evaluates their performance.
• Constantly Oversees the daily technical operation of the laboratory (e.g. staff scheduling, on-call scheduling, patient scheduling, laboratory record keeping, etc.).
• Reconciles charges related to the clinic and laboratory, prepares monthly statistical reports for the clinic and the echo laboratory.
• Assists sonographers with complex cases.
• Orients new pediatric cardiac sonographers to the department.
• Trains pediatric cardiology fellows and students, including supervising and documenting their work.
• Works with Echo Lab Director to obtain and maintain ICEAL certification.
• Ensures pediatric sonographers are compliant with ICEAL standards.
• Regularly maintains, develops, and implements policies and procedures related to the laboratory.
• Participates in clinical research in echocardiography.
• Participates in quality assurance meeting and discusses departmental problems.
• Participates in departmental teaching conferences at least once a month, and participates in echo quality assurance meeting quarterly.
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

• Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Management experience is required.
• Pediatric experience highly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) preferred. American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements - Job function requires extended standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions - Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).