Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Vascular General Ultrasound Tech Supervisor (Full-Time Weekdays) you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Summerville Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. This role is for Full-Time Days where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued. If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Vascular General Ultrasound Supervisor performs diagnostic procedures with the use of ultrasound, with protocols outlined by the radiologist. Supervisor is responsible for training of new employees and overall supervision of the ultrasound department.
Proficiency in performing invasive procedures and oversight of DHEC/ACR requirements are also priority.
Operates diagnostic equipment, processes images, and prepares room with necessary equipment and supplies for the procedure.
The vascular general ultrasound technologist is responsible for selecting proper technical factors, producing diagnostic quality images, and competent in the operation of equipment.
Responsible for maintaining their and staff credentials, as well as obtaining the required CEU’s for certification; in addition, but not limited to the following duties before and during an accredited lab: assist other vascular general ultrasound technologists with vascular and general studies, train staff that need assistance with vascular and general studies, assist and modify radiologist reading format for compliance. Assistance is also needed by the physicians during invasive procedures.
Other duties include, but are not limited to, clerical, scheduling, transportation, ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning and anything deemed necessary by the medical imaging management team.
Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the medical imaging operations manager and director.
Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student.
Direct supervision means the primary caregiver is readily available to the student throughout the shift.
Position Requirements:
A. Licensure/Certification/Registration:
· ARRT or ARDMS and RVT credentials is Required.
· BLS-Healthcare provider (American Heart Association) is Required
B. Education:
-Graduate of an AMA approved, or ACCSC accredited school, of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is Required.
C. Experience:
-Five (5) years of Ultrasound/Vascular Technologist experience is Preferred.
Performs in accordance with delineated job responsibilities and satisfactorily completes a yearly evaluation based on these responsibilities. Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient/internal and external customer.
Degree of Supervision Required:
Supervisioninvolves general guidance and direction by Supervisors and/or Department Manager. The employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Patient Experience Performance Expectations
LEADERSHIP: Demonstrates that everything in the culture is focused on patient and family centered care, practiced everywhere in the health system, at all levels of patient care and across the organization, including governance.
· Creates an environment of constructive change and flexibility
· Creatively responds to new situations and processes
· Viewed as an inspiration and resource for others to implement change
· Regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments
· Develops, shares and teaches ALWAYS events and Leads by example
HEARTS AND MINDS: Hearts and minds of all team members and providers are fully engaged.
· Consistently provides positive influences on team to support Trident Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Ethics and Compliance program
· Actively promotes team culture through open, honest feedback and consistently puts team ahead of personal needs/agenda
· Brings conflict into the open and resolves issues and champions cost effective behaviors in others
· Teaches others how to manage up coworkers, departments, administration and physicians and promotes shared decision making among the team
RESPECTFUL PARTNERSHIP: Anchors each care interaction in a respectful partnership, anticipating and responding to patient and family needs (e.g., physical comfort, emotional, informational, cultural, spiritual and learning).
· Consistently uses AIDET in interactions with all patients and coworkers
· Consistently anticipates, addresses and resolves customer needs and problems
· Develops ongoing relationships with customers by soliciting feedback and assessing satisfaction
· Consistently applies customer feedback to make necessary changes
· Promotes and suggests ideas based on patient survey results to identify, develop, share and teach ALWAYS events
· Anticipates, identifies and removes barriers that block the delivery of an exceptional patient experience
· Is regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments
· Consistently uses Service Excellence standards and helps others understand and use the standards
RELIABLE CARE: Delivers reliable, quality 24/7/365 via defined health system approaches and methods.
· Works to increase team productivity by introducing new concepts
· Is regarded as an influential team member by encouraging creativity and innovation
· Consistently generates ideas and processes in response to problems
· Anticipates needs and takes appropriate actions to meet needs in advance
· Viewed as an inspiration and resource to others
· Leads by example
· Develops, shares, and teaches ALWAYS events
EVIDENCE-BASED CARE: Working as a team to instill confidence by providing collaborative, evidence-based care.
· Consistently identifies, generates and leads process improvement and cost effective initiatives
· Shares and promotes new processes and verifies understanding
· Anticipates, identifies and removes barriers that block the delivery of care
· Is regarded by other teams as inspiring, knowledgeable and skillful
· Achieves team engagement in new initiatives
· Leads by example
· Develops, shares, and teaches ALWAYS events
Ages of Patients Served:
This position requires competency in providing service and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience
Benefits
Summerville Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.
We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Healths more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Supervisor Ultrasound - Full-Time Days opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
