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The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors. This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors’ practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.
Job Summary:
The Lead Ultrasound Technologist is an experienced professional who leads and coordinates the operational and administrative functions of the Ultrasound (US) program. In this role, the incumbent will lead a collaborative team of technologists by directing staff activities and overseeing quality assurance and control activities. The incumbent will perform all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of ultrasound images, and will be responsible for the care of the patient while in the ultrasound area.
Job Responsibilities:
- Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
- Perform ultrasounds and general radiological procedures:
- Review imaging requests for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Review all questionable orders with the radiologist and, at the radiologist’s discretion, the referring physician.
- Position patient and select appropriate options to ensure best-case imaging.
- Observe patient while in the ultrasound area for change in status and make appropriate intervention or contact primary care givers for instruction.
- Judge diagnostic quality of finished medical images prior to submission to radiologist for interpretation.
- Offer detailed explanation of diagnostic procedures to patients and answer questions as appropriate.
- Set up and assist in sonographic core biopsies and FNAs.
- Independently perform a wide range of sonographic examinations on adult and pediatric patients: abdominal, soft tissue, gynecological, renal, thyroid, scrotal, vascular, and musculoskeletal exams.
- Operate and maintain equipment on a daily basis, maintaining logbooks with equipment performance data: schedule PM, perform QA, maintain records required for and participate in inspections.
- Perform clerical responsibilities associated with acquisition, processing, and archiving of patient records.
- Address any service calls and follow up as required or as directed, based on operational need.
- Train, assign, and delegate work to all technologists as necessary.
- Review staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage on a daily basis.
- Assign or coordinate ultrasound technologist coverage/schedule to ensure that coverage is maintained, especially during heavy demand.
- Support Practice Manager on recruitment, onboarding, performance appraisals, and disciplinary activities for ultrasound technologists.
- Manage day-to-day QC activities; delegate process as appropriate for the assigned and/or satellite sites.
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as assigned by the Practice Manager.
- Ensure that the facility maintains appropriate licensure and accreditation: e.g., ACR. Prepare and submit materials required to maintain accreditation.
- Maintain equipment by ensuring that preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner. Collaborate with vendors, physics, IT, and facilities to source and implement new equipment, train staff, and perform deinstallation as required, ensuring that the appropriate CUIMC SOPs are maintained.
- Participate in inspection readiness as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High school graduate or equivalency.
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, including 1-year minimum in a senior or lead technologist role; exposure to a wide range of ultrasound studies required.
- NYS License, ARDMS certified.
- Current BLS required.
- Demonstrated leadership proficiency in a team environment, including communication, training/knowledge-sharing, coordination, delegation, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement or quality initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations. Demonstrated ability to teach these skills to other technologists.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
- Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
- Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
- Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
- Prior experience with supporting recruitment, training, and performance management for technologists preferred.
Hourly Rate Ranges: $63.04 - $80.38
Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.
61st Street Service Corporation
At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.