Covenant Health

Ultrasound Team Leader, Ultrasound

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Monday -Friday 8a-430p

Morristown Hamblen Overview:
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/.

Position Summary:

This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to Ultrasound (US) staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the Imaging Department’s Director/Manager. Provides assistance to radiologists, physicians, nursing and others in the care of Ultrasound patients. The Team leader’s clinical expertise and knowledge of Ultrasound are such that complex patient management and physician issues are resolved independently. Ultrasound team is expected to perform the job duties as listed below. The Ultrasound team leader is responsible for maintaining a safe Ultrasound Department environment for all.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110

• Demonstrates proficiency in complex clinical skills and develops ultrasound protocols with guidance of radiologists/physicians. Oversees high level disinfection compliance.
• Performs all duties of Ultrasound technologists.
• Assists the Director/Manager with capital budget, operating budget and monitors productivity for Ultrasound Department. Oversees the daily operation of the Ultrasound Department.
• Assumes responsibility to ensure that ultrasound equipment is functioning properly. Performs quality control testing/procedures to ensure ultrasound equipment operate on optimal levels.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is performed according to the established schedule.
• Implements and maintains Quality Assurance protocols and Quality improvement measures. Knowledge of ultrasound and imaging procedures demonstrated through technical expertise in equipment use, positioning and procedure protocols
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures, department objectives, process improvement programs and safety standards.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, general safety and Ultrasound safety standards, and equipment quality control. Acquires and maintains ACR, or other accreditation as required.
• Serves as a role model to others by assuming the role of the team leader, responsibilities of a preceptor, cross-trains to other areas and provides education to the community and department.
• Assists in determining Ultrasound Department’s sonographer staff educational needs. Provides in-services as needed, including training, instruction, and education to imaging technologists, nursing and other related areas.
• Serves as a clinical or technical resource by overseeing the work of other personnel, orienting/training staff, and monitoring work.
• Educates, trains, orients, and assists new staff members. Provides clinical education for student technologists.
• Participates in performance appraisal of staff, in hiring process by providing recommendations to the imaging manager, prepares documentation and forms for possible disciplinary actions to director/manager, provides recommendations to manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
• Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings. Performs payroll edits.
• Ensures the sonography examination order is complete, contains relevant information. Conducts patient clinical assessment. Obtains and documents pertinent clinical information and technical findings for review by physician for order clarification and follow-through.
• Identifies and documents any limitations to the sonography examination. Reviews examination images, synthesize examination results, and prepare preliminary findings for physician prior to physician interpretation. Documents any incidental findings that might impact patient safety or patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in critical thinking skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
• Follows established processes for supply charging, stock maintenance and vendor ordering.
• Performs complex tasks associated with the operation of an ACR accredited Ultrasound Department and related equipment to produce high quality ultrasound images.
• Selects appropriate associated equipment/data manipulation to achieve desired results with factors influencing data acquisition.
• Technically proficient in the operation and quality control aspects of scanning and image recording equipment specific to the assigned work area.
• Identifies and screens patient. Obtains patient history, completes and verifies accurate consents, informed consent and/or permits as needed.
• Performs quality imaging procedures through technical expertise of equipment and procedure protocols.
• Assists physicians with US procedures when needed. Follows the Joint Commission procedures regarding medication preparation/usage on patient for minimally invasive procedures.
• Follow policy regarding time out prior to minimally invasive procedures being performed. Practices aseptic technique and uses universal precautions.
• Applies appropriate infection prevention techniques and processes.
• Provide patient instructions/education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety during exams.
• Position patients for ultrasound imaging using immobilization and protective equipment to minimize risk to patient, self and others. Position patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting the patient’s ability, safety and comfort.
• Provides for psychological and physical needs of patients for ultrasound imaging procedures. Proficient in patient assessment and monitoring. Displays independent work skills.
• 30. Adheres to the facility policies and procedures, ACR regulations, the Joint Commission standards and other regulatory compliance for ultrasound department/facility.
• Provides patient services consistent with the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for Diagnostic Sonographer.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures and assists patients, families, practitioners and visitors, as needed.
• Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Proficient in required data entry, record maintenance and statistical data. Technically proficient in the operation and quality control aspects of scanning and image recording equipment specific to the assigned work area. Maintains patient’s confidential records, reports and files, following established HIPAA guidelines.
• Stays current in Basic Life Support (BLS) and performs BLS as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority at the time license and/or certification was granted

Minimum Experience:

Clinical training and certification appropriate to the specified modality and three (3) years clinical ultrasound experience

License Requirement:

Must have and maintain ARDMS, ARRT (S), ARRT (VS), or CCI licensure.
State licensure in accordance with Tennessee guidelines