Position Summary: At the administrative direction of the Administrative Director of Imaging and in coordination with the medical direction of the Medical Director of Imaging, has these major responsibilities: independently performs ultrasound examinations in the mobile environment; reviews studies for overall quality; uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare technical impressions on studies submitted to radiologist/cardiologist for interpretation; selects, orients, supervises, manages and evaluates all mobile ultrasound staff members; develops, revises, and implements techniques and methods for quality control of patient care and safe and effective administration of physician prescribed diagnostic tests; develops operational and capital budgets and maintains financial operations; develops policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain standards of care and regulatory requirements; serves as the primary liaison between ultrasound staff, HMC and mobile sites; provides leadership in problem-solving and team building; assists in creating short-term and long-range goals and objectives; submits recommendations for selection of new equipment; ensures proper maintenance of equipment; and maintains a strong clinical affiliation with a patient-centered approach to operations.

Responsibilities:

Provides positive leadership by an environment of teamwork, open communication and customer service. Responsible for human resources processes including interviewing and orientating staff, ongoing performance management and timekeeping/scheduling and required documentation. Provides mentorship in a positive environment by sharing knowledge and expertise with fellow technologists, students and other pertinent individuals/facilities. Collects relevant information regarding patient identification, procedure, appropriateness for indicated signs and symptoms, pregnancy status, patient preparation, contraindications, safety screenings, and patient assessment. Analyzes information to safely and accurately provide care according to established policies, protocols and guidelines for patient safety. Provides patient education by explaining procedures and giving instructions at a level the patient can understand. Addresses patient’s questions and concerns. Verifies patient informed consent (procedure, contrast and radiopharmaceutical) when indicated. Refers questions about outcomes, diagnosis, treatment or prognosis to patient’s physician. Provides appropriate information to individuals involved in the patient’s care. Performs exam accurately by following the policies and procedures. Evaluates the patient study in a timely, accurate and comprehensive manner to determine if the intended outcome was achieved. Documents all required components of patient care. Accurately performs quality control procedures to maintain regulatory standards and accrediting requirements. Adheres to equipment safety standards and identifies and appropriately reports variances and concerns.

Qualifications: 

Required:

Graduated from accredited Radiological Technologist Program or a graduate of an ultrasound program or graduate of an accredited Radiological Technologist Program with on-the-job ultrasound training or certified in ultrasound obtained through on-the-job training. Must have minimum of three years experience in ultrasound ability to manage associates. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with a specialty in abdomen or OB/GYN registered vascular technologist (RVT) BLS certification required or must complete BLS certification with in the first two weeks of employment. Additional certification may be required but not limited to a valid Kansas Commercial Drivers License with an acceptable driving record for certain patient care settings or populations. Specific information and the timeframe in which such certification must be attained will be provided by the department director/manager/supervisor at time of hire/transfer into department

Preferred:

Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or registered ARRT (R) (S) with registered vascular technologist (RVT) and/or registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS graduate of an ultrasound program.

Infection Control: Initial and Ongoing training in dealing with infection control. Trainings could include but are not limited to, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and bio hazardous materials as it applies to your daily work environment.

Patient Interaction: Frequent

HIPAA: This position will have access to the following Protected Health Information in order to carry out the duties related to their position at Hays Medical Center based on the following criteria:
Primary – required (routine) to do the job;
Secondary – required for the job, but mostly be exception; and
None – no approved access

Description of Information
Primary:
Patient Demographic Information (information used to identify a person): Name, Date of Birth, Address, Race, Marital Status, Religion

Clinical Information (information that describes a patient’s health status): Diagnosis, Reports/Medical Notes, Test Results, Problem List, Procedures, History and Physical

Coding Information (clinical information that is in (alpha) numeric format): ICD-9 Codes, Rev Codes, CPT Codes

Financial Information/Insurance (information related to insurance, billing and payment): Billing Information, Payer Name, Payer ID, Account Balances, Plan Elements Covered, Payment Information, Payment Rates