Lead Ultrasound Tech Cardiac - MyMichigan Health : Job Details

**May be eligible for $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Two Year Commitment**

Provides clinical support as well as developmental support of employees in Cardiovascular Services.Measures and maintains good customer service, promotes teamwork and has good communicationbetween management, staff and physicians. Responsible for MyMichigan Medical Center Alpenaaccreditation and merging all data from other accredited members into one application. Stays in closecontact with other member echo labs to keep current on technical changes and QI measures. Coordinateswith Medical Director semi-annual QI meetings for the system.

(25%)*Serves as the lead echo resource for technical, clinical and medical staff. Direct communication with the Cardiovascular Manager on a routine basis. Delegates daily work duties to maintain smooth workflow. Provides daily schedule and on call schedule for the manager and communicates to staff.

(25%)*Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations according to defined imagingprotocols for the specific needs of assigned neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

(25%)*Provides and reports Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activity to promote quality to ensureaccreditation status. Participates in and has primary responsibility for all data collection and datasubmission associated with the IAC accreditation process.

(25%)*Assists in training of echo lab staff.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Conducts product reviews and ensures adequate stock levels are maintained.

Responsible for QA and QI of diagnostic studies performed by the echo lab staff.

Participates in and has primary responsibility for all data collection and data submission associated with theIAC-Echocardiolography accreditation process.

Educates as necessary.

Provides excellent customer service.

Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental and hospital goals; attends/participates indepartmental and hospital meetings.

Performs other work related duties as assigned including assisting in other areas of the department asneeded.

Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staffand MyMichigan Health customers and potential customers.

Leads the echocardiography staff by demonstrating professionalism, competence, and a sound work ethic.

Evaluates the echo technologist exams when needed and provides constructive feedback in an effort toimprove the results of the lab teaching techniques as needed.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency inMicrosoft Windows.

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

BLS - Basic Life SupportRequired Equivalent Experience - Within 3 months of hire or transfer

ULTRA C I - ARDMS-RVT OR CCI-RVSPreferred Equivalent Experience - must be obtained within 1 year of graduation fromsonography program or 90 days from date of hire or transfer, whichever comesfirst

ULTRA C II - ARDMS-RDCS OR CCI-RCSRequired Equivalent Experience - must be obtained within 1 year of graduation fromsonography program or 90 days from date of hire or transfer, whichever comesfirst.

Education: Associates Degree

Comments: A Bachelors degree in addition to Associates degree in clinical specialty and clinical certification (ARDMS, CCVT, CCI) is preferred.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:Two years of work experience preferred as a registered or registry eligible Cardiac Sonographer.

Ultrasound skills, interpersonal skills, computer skills, communication (written and verbal) skills andteamwork skills are required.

Current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) asappropriate and ARDMS or CCI credentialing yearly requirements to maintain active registrant status.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact withpeople at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner in personand by phone.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief anddeath.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute ifrequired for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform thefunctions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes suchas stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichiganHealth bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictableattendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.

May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level:Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs.,frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.