Echo Technical Lead

Company: North Metro Knoxville Medical
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804, USA
DescriptionJob Summary:

• Under the immediate direction of the Manager, Cardiac Services provides leadership and guidance for the delivery of echocardiography services through optimal utilization of technical and human resources. -
• Responsible for activities such as ; Provides shift oversight and is a resource to staff for patient care operations; - Performs essential functions of cardiac sonographer staff; - Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines; an Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for compliance with overall echocardiography standards in area of responsibility. -
• Uses established principles of delegation and supervision related to cardiac sonographer tasks. -
• Oversees the activities of all staff in the delivery of echocardiograms during their assigned shift. -
• Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of services and appropriate use of available resources. -
• Functions as a clinical resource to staff, maintains a unit-wide perspective of echocardiography requirements and participates actively in unit operations and related decision making.Minimal Acceptable Job QualificationsRegistration/Certification/Licensure:
  • Current registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDCS), or by the Cardiology Credentialing Service (RCS). -
  • Current CPR (Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).Experience:
    • Three years of progressively more responsible experience providing all types of echograms.Job Knowledge & Skills:
      • -Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
      • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, as well as utilization of all related equipment and applicable regulations.
      • Requires strong working knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comforts -and range of treatment appropriate to the age (including neonate, child, adolescent, aging adult) and diagnosis of patient served to support the provision of an individualized multidisciplinary plan of care.
      • Demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills in order to supervise unit technical and human -resources to assure compliance with established goal and objectives.
      • Requires leadership, group cohesion and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers, as needed
      • .Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers, as needed.

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