Cardiovascular Ultrasound Shift Coordinator - Cath Lab Ultrasound - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (68751)

Job DetailsJob Location: Marietta, OH 45750Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Varies as scheduledJob Category: Clinical SupportIn an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Cardiovascular Ultrasound Shift Coordinator is responsible for managing and supervising activities in an assigned Cardiac Ultrasound area, on a specific shift.  Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Coordinates all aspects of patient care. Assists Physician with TEE Maintains clinical competency. Provides input for annual appraisal of staff in a timely, accurate and fair manner. Assists with study reviews/Audits. With appropriate education, training and validation, uses proper technique for intravenous line insertion, administers Definity and intravenous line discontinuation according to the facility protocol. Participates in hospital-wide and unit activities. Assists with interviewing and hiring process as requested. Coordinates new employee orientation/education/on-the-job training. Coordinates/assists with the rotation of diagnostic imaging students (Radiology, Ultrasound, etc.) in the Cardiovascular Lab. Assists with scheduling/staffing issues as requested. Assists with patient issues/concerns as required. Assists with disciplinary action when requested. Serves as resource person to other staff. 75% attendance at monthly department meetings (9/year for Cardio (Echo) Lab and 9/year for Vascular Lab). Obtains required assessments and collects needed data. Contributes to the development of a plan of care. Serves in Team Leader role. Has the authority and responsibility to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, direct, or recommend such actions by using independent judgment with Manager/Director oversight. Completes and conducts employee performance evaluations based on direct observation of their employee’s job performance with Manager/Director oversight.  Granted authority to perform the supervisory duties and are held accountable for performing such duties. Utilizes A.I.D.E.T. with all patient interactions.  Assigned and assist as super user for completion of incident report. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. QualificationsMinimum Education/Experience Required: Active professional registry in medical sonography with one certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS); or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.  Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.  Attend leadership classes/ Frontline 50.  BLS certification required.  Maintains compliance in RQI required. Special Knowledge, Skills, Training: Verbal and written communication skills.   Manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity.   Demonstrates leadership skills.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the diagnostic imaging area.  Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and customer service including effective listening.  Demonstrates critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.  Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.  Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. * Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.