Echocardiogram Tech Lead, Non-Invasive Vascular Tech

Position Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and supervising the overall function of the Echo Department and staff. To Perform Adult Echocardiography Competently. Takes On-Call. Monitors supplies. Maintains equipment. Other duties as assigned.

Assists with maintaining Infection Control standards. Transports patients. Risk Management. Maintains Inter and Intra-departmental relations. Promotes Guest Relations. Actively seeks Personal Improvement. Trained in echocardiographic examination of patients with adult cardiac diseases.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serves as a mentor and teacher for new staff and students.
• Handles individual problems regarding staff, morale, procedures, salary adjustments, safety, and discipline under the guidance of the Director.
• Manages departmental in-service program and keeps track of attendance and topics covered.
• Conducts regular staff meetings (huddles).
• Handles the interviewing and hiring process for all supervised employees under the guidance of the Director.
• Prepares and reviews employee performance assessments with guidance of the Director.
• Attends Hospital Committee meetings as needed.
• Creates and organizes work schedules and assigns personnel accordingly.
• Ensures adequate staffing to cover absences, time off (vacation, sick, holiday), and Leave of Absence (LOA).
• Handles administrative tasks of the department, including preparation and development of budgets, reports, documents, payroll records, and statistical surveys, and submits them on time to Administration or other agencies.
• Manages inventory of technical supplies and coordinates purchasing and inventory control with materials management.
• Stays updated on new procedures, equipment, and methods, and participates in their evaluation and use in departmental operations.
• Applies age-related knowledge of growth and development as appropriate for the patient population.
• Arranges for preventive maintenance, quality assurance testing, and repair of imaging and related equipment in coordination with other Imaging staff.

Position Qualifications:

• Good oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to detect changes in human physiological condition.
• Able to function calmly in a fast paced, stressful environment.
• Experience in echocardiographic examination of patients in any setting including acute care setting.
• Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and the hospital.
• Works with supervisor/manager and other members of section or department to promote a harmonious work environment.
• Ensures that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians, and other hospital personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful, and considerate manner.
• Answers telephones in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Displays concern and aids or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Works with customers to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Holds current BLS card. ACLS card preferred.
• Registry in Cardiac Sonography preferred.
• Associate degree in cardiovascular field or related field of study.

Language Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in English.
• Ability to write legibly (Clinical Areas).
• Additional languages desirable.