Lead Cardiac Sonographer

5 days ago

Houston, United States Memorial Hermann Health System Full time

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

**Job Summary**

This position performs ultrasound procedures to be used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Education**:Graduate of an accredited School for Medical Professions, required

**Licenses/Certifications**:

- Certified in Basic **or** Advanced Life Support, required
- One (1) of the following required:

- Current State of Texas Nursing License; **or**:

- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; **or**:

- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; **or**:

- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); **or**:

- Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS); **or**:

- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; **or**:

- Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; **or**:

- Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensed by Texas Medical Board; **or**:

- Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT-N) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; **or**:

- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

**Experience / Knowledge / Skills**:

- Five (5) years of prior diagnostic testing experience
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Authorized to plan, coordinate, and direct all activities between diagnostic testing and nursing staff, emergency/critical care and primary physicians, including registration personnel to facilitate rapid patient flow through the department in order to attain positive outcomes.
- Directs and evaluates departmental throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance.
- Makes daily assignments for all departmental personnel. Has thorough understanding of care required for all services provided in department, identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve any problems.
- Ensures safe care to patients and adheres to and develops evidence-based practice procedures, policies, and standards of care; utilizes research-based evidence and participates in research protocols; develops patient-focused clinical programs; provides staff education; promotes quality care within operating budgetary specifications.
- Assists physicians in prioritizing his/her work. Gives verbal reminders to physicians of workflow trends and issues or items that need to be completed.
- Notifies Director of significant occurrences, interventions, or delays.
- Acts as a liaison between departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members. Will assist in any patient care concerns, issues, and complaints.
- Promotes staff professional growth and development, serving as a mentor, coach, and preceptor to less experienced staff. Provides input to the Manager/Director regarding staff performance and educational needs. Assists with the annual performance review of those staff members.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators or team leads in the department.
- Delegates and assigns additional tasks to staff and oversees their completion, according to professional guidelines and requirements.
- Ensures shift-to-shift equipment maintenance and stocking of supplies within department rooms/areas by assigning specific staff members and reviewing to ensure tasks have been completed appropriately.
- Requires completion of incident/occurrence reports regarding unplanned, adverse, or potentially litigious events, per hospital requirements.
- Receives and gives verbal report on clinical and departmental conditions to and from on/off-going staff.
- Requires and facilitates handoff process for all patients.
- Requires and performs walking rounds to ensure safe conditions and availability of equipment and supplies.
- Provides written shift reports as required to the Manager/Director.
- Develops policies and procedures for all areas within department.

**Leadership Responsibilities**
- Possesses professional and inte

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