Overview

Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory Ultrasound Supervisor. No matter where you are in your Ultrasound career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives.

Our Ultrasound Supervisors are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

Become a part of the groundbreaking cancer research and outstanding cancer patient care that are the hallmarks of Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Visit the Winship website pages:

Winship careers webpage: https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/about-us/careers.html

Winship About Us webpage: https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/about-us/index.html

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supervises day to day operations of ultrasound service area.
• Schedules and provides direction to Technologists.
• Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
• Communicates patient needs and responses through appropriate verbal and written correspondence.
• Ensures documentation is complete and accurate regarding all aspects of patient care.
• Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices.
• Assumes responsibility and provides direct care for all procedures performed in this area.
• Ensures that patients have been prepared for procedures.
• Provides quality care to patients during procedures.
• Assists with patient and family education.
• May support or assist in research and related activities.
• Demonstrates an adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology.
• Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
• Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
• Acts as a resource for students and junior techs.
• Regularly assumes responsibility and provides direct care for the more complex patients.
• Provides assistance to colleagues in recognizing, interpreting, and managing unstable patient care situations.
• Maintains documentation for internal and external regulatory purposes.
• Responsible for completion of employee orientation process.
• Assist with budget planning process.
• Coordinates staffing resources to fit the need of the facility.
• Maintains education and competency files on employees.
• Keeps section manager fully informed of section activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience or one (1) year as a Level 3 US Technologist is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks