Cardiac Sonographer Lead

1.Provides daily direction and oversight of Echo Sonographers, interns, students, fellows and administrative staff in inpatient and outpatient labs. 2.Performs all Sonographer duties as described in the Sonographer job descriptions. 3.Collaborates with Chief Sonographer to reassign staff based on daily changing needs of the inpatient and outpatient echo labs at BWH and across distributed campuses. Collaborates with clinic PM and faculty to meet ongoing needs of clinic patients. 4.Assists Chief Sonographer in the on-going quality assurance program in the Echo Laboratory, Which is consistent with Joint Commission requirements. Prepares reports and ensures action is taken to correct problems noted. 5.Assists in the daily supervision of the echo technicians in the implementation of testing for patient care. Evaluates quality of tests being performed and provides guidance and constructive criticism and demonstrates appropriate methods as necessary to correct deviations from established procedures. 6.Assists in the evaluation, counseling, hiring and terminating of employees in the Echo lab, following the established Laboratory and Hospital guidelines. 7.Assists in the performing of adjustments to computer and peripheral equipment to resolve minor operating problems. Works with IS to resolve complex issues. 8.Assists in the orientation, teaching techniques and application of cardiac ultrasound to echo technicians and fellows on rotation in the echo lab. 9.Maintains testing room in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable transducer and ultrasound machine. 10.Participates in research development and implementation of laboratory testing procedures as required. 11.Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation and trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate technical journals, attends annual conventions, seminars and other meetings. 12.Takes on-call responsibility as designed by the department. 13.Uses independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in a variety of situations when performing exams, assisting other Hospital personnel, and creating policies and procedures to implement and support the echocardiography labs across the distributed campuses. 14.Enters hours into Kronos for all sonographers and Echo administrative staff 15.Performs other duties as assigned or required. Education Bachelor of Science required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Experience Experience in echocardiography 3-5 years required and Experience in a leadership or supervisory role 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess a high level of administrative expertise to independently run the separate Echo Laboratories. Must possess a high degree of technical expertise, with the knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics Must have a high level of analytical ability to perform complex color flow doppler testing, which requires a professional level of knowledge to interpret and analyze test results. Must possess a high level of knowledge of technical ultrasound equipment to resolve equipment problems and to relate information to service technician. Must have the ability to distinguish normal test results, which can be altered if the equipment is faulty, due to artifact. Must have the experience and knowledge necessary to provide an initial interpretation to the referring physician. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment, flexibility and the initiative to motivate junior technicians. Must have the ability to interact well with patients and staff for smooth lab flow and genuine cooperation. Must have the ability to mobilize the heavy lbs) ultrasound equipment for portable studies as well as occasionally lift patients from stretches (with aid) or wheelchair. Also expected to assist incontinent patients. Must lift boxes of supplies. Must have the ability to distinguish the exact spectrum of color necessary to perform color flow dopplers. Must have the ability to spend prolonged time standing and working (over 85% of the work time). Must have mastered all the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Echo Technician. Must demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to diverse roles as a member not only of the Echo lab but also as a member of Non Invasive Cardiology. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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