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Lead USVASC Technologist Full-timeDaysHouston Methodist • Houston, Mississippi, USA
Lead USVASC Technologist Full-timeDays

Lead USVASC Technologist Full-timeDays

Houston Methodist • Houston, Mississippi, USA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

At Houston Methodist the Lead Ultrasound / Vascular Technologist position performs specialized functions as a regular part of their normal job addition to performing at a Technologist II level this position serves as the liaison and primary point of contact between management staff and physicians for routine matters. The Lead Technologist position answers questions and resolves issues for the Ultrasound / Vascular Technologist I & II job roles as well as other members of the care team to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care and adherence to practice standards. This position ensures optimal patient safety quality outcomes and customer service. Duties for this position may include the following tasks : organize work schedules and delegate work assignments; review and edit time cards for accuracy; conduct quality assurance audits; develop and implement quality improvement activities; train mentor and develop staff; and provide feedback on staff performance or development needs. The Lead Technologist position may direct or regularly participate in special projects; collect analyze and report on data or metrics; and hold other responsibilities of a similar nature and level.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED

Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

  • Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values :

INTEGRITY : We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.

  • COMPASSION : We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY : We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT : We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE : We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
  • Practices the Caring and Serving Model
  • Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
  • Provides for exceptional patient / customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
  • Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients / customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
  • Involves patients (customers) in shift / handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
  • Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
  • Responsibilities

    PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills assisting in their development of such skills.
  • Orients guides and mentors team members consisting of Ultrasound Technologist I and II students and support staff to help build confidence and competency in skills knowledge and abilities. Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance teamwork patient safety and customer service.
  • Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of service that the department performs. Interfacing with department staff to provide feedback to management on team members performance and conduct. Collaborates and supports management for improvement of employee satisfaction implementation of protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance teamwork patient safety and customer service.
  • Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit. Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance. Role-models skills through peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
  • SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to include common and special US exams. Ultrasound exams use high-frequency sound waves to capture images. Also able to perform vascular ultrasound exams. Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures including assisting with sterile technique.
  • Proactively assesses identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care image quality and patient experience. This includes : positioning physiology procedure preparation and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.
  • Serves as liaison between team members management and physicians resolving routine matters for the shift and modality. Assists physicians during procedures.
  • Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills terminology and language.
  • QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job department and hospital safety standards practices and policies.
  • Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Conducts quality audits on equipment processes outcomes and team member performance. Documents develops and evaluates processes and procedures.
  • Assists with implementation and education of department based safety initiatives standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills performance and outcomes.
  • FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. Participates in the budgeting process for capital and minor equipment. Reconciliation of invoices.
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews and edits team members time cards for management approval as appropriate.
  • GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in department projects and shared governance activities. Actively leads and supports special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
  • Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Technologist I II and support staff) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives
  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION

  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Four years experience as an Ultrasound Technologist. May consider HM employee with three years experience as an Ultrasound Technologist who demonstrates leadership abilities
  • License / Certification

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) AND
  • Must have one of the following certifications : RDMS-OB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - OB / GYN (ARDMS);RDMS-AB - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (ARDMS);RDMS-BR - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (ARDMS);ARRT-SON - Radiologic Technologist - Sonography (ARRT)RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI)
  • KSA / Supplemental Data

    KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills.
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and co-workers.
  • Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.
  • SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs Yes
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) Yes
  • ON-CALL

  • Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
  • On Call
  • Yes
  • TRAVEL

  • Travel specifications may vary by department
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • Company Profile

    Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety quality personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers more than 200 beds 19 operating rooms and over 1500 employees with access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available including robotic and minimally invasive surgery full-spectrum heart care state-of-the-art imaging cancer care labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU neurology and neurosurgery orthopedics and sports medicine outpatient rehabilitation and 24 / 7 emergency services.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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