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Bon Secours Mercy Health Lead Ultrasound Technologist - Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio
Lead Ultrasound Technologist (Harmonized) – Springfield Regional Medical Center
Job Summary:
The Lead Ultrasound Tech works with the Supervisor and Manager of Imaging to implement the business strategies of the imaging departments, directs patient flow, makes employee work assignments, provides daily oversight of technical, support and nursing functions to optimize resources and exceed customer expectations.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
Participates in performance improvement projects
Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
- Associate of Science Imaging (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) (required)
Advanced modality registration in Ultrasound Technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required)
Experience:
1 year of experience as an Ultrasound Tech (required)
2 years of experience as an Ultrasound Tech (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Reads and interprets written/oral instructions
meets deadlines
prioritizes work
works independently
Identifies and understands issues and problems.
Examines data
draws logical conclusions
critical thinking and understanding
oral or written communications.
Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit.
Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
flexible and able to adapt to change.
ethical relationships and practices required of a technologist
create and maintain a good working relationships
receive constructive feedback
SDMS Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice for Diagnostic Ultrasound Professionals
Customer Service
Scheduling
Time cards
Analyzing Data or information
Customer Service
Problem solving
Leader
Subject matter expert
Takes initiative
Training:
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com