Ultrasonographer Technician

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Job Summary

The Supervisor, Nursing Support Services provides leadership to frontline delivery teams supporting

Reports to: Director, Case Management

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

* Provide supervision to health unit coordinators (HUCs), transporters, couriers, and equipment

technicians on assigned shift.

* Coordinate scheduling for regular staff and on call staff
* Performs rounds to ensure accountability of staff
* Monitor the Teletracking system to ensure transport jobs are being fulfilled in a timely fashion.
* Coordinates beds and equipment resources to ensure availability when needed
* Facilitate 90 day, annual evaluations, employee engagement activities, 03's, coaching, and

corrective actions for staff members

* Administer monthly Steps to Success and bi-annuals for transporters and monthly chart audits for

HUCs

* May be required to leave the hospital for stat lab retrieval or the transport of the NICU Team to

the airport during their shift. May also delegate this responsibility to a qualified employee.

* Collaborate with department managers to facilitate weekly huddles, attend necessary NSS

leadership meetings, and provide administrative support within a reasonable timeframe

* Participate in NSS on call rotation
* Assist with patient discharges using Safe Patient Handling
* Perform all other related duties assigned

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree + 2 years supporting nursing

OR

* High School Diploma or GED + 5 years of prior experience administratively supporting nursing

teams, serving as a patient transporter, and/or equipment technician

* BLS certification from the American Heart Association
* + 2 years leadership experience; leading people and/or processes

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

* TX Driver license and ability to be covered under UMC auto insurance

Skills and Abilities

* Demonstrated critical and problem-solving skills.
* Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing
* Proficient in Microsoft Office products, email, electronic medical documentation, etc.
* Strong intrapersonal skills to be able to interact with a wide-range of individuals including payors,

physicians, multi-disciplinary team, etc

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position has much interaction with nursing staff, and occasional interaction with medical staff.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*