Lead Vascular Technologist RMG
Riverside Health System · Newport News · $34.40–$47.30/hr (stated in the posting)
Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range
$34.40 - $47.30/Hourly
Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.Overview
Works under the supervision of the Manager with guidance from the Physicians. The Lead Vascular Technician performs non-invasive vascular studies utilizing ultrasound techniques. The Lead Vascular Technologist demonstrates extensive knowledge and skills necessary to assess data reflective of patient status and to assist in the interpretation of this information. The Lead Vascular Technologist works effectively with the office to maintain an environment of excellence, which is patient focused to provide timely, compassionate, quality patient care. The Lead Technologist is responsible and accountable for competent non-invasive vascular ultrasound examinations, as well as orienting, training, and supporting ultrasound technologists in the department. The Lead Technologist is also responsible for effectively communicating with staff to ensure patient quality care and has excellent interpersonal skills. The Lead Technologist must comply with patient safety goals and HIPAA guidelines and ensures staff also complies.
What you will do
- Ensures flow of work is organized and efficient
- Ensures workload is evenly distributed among technicians
- Assigns daily staffing schedule and coordinates coverage for absences
- Provides input on employee hiring, counseling, and annual reviews for Technologists
- Provides input in the use/build and process with iCare/Cupid
- Meets routinely with members of the Vascular Lab Team to assist in development of processes and protocols to align with the health system
- Assists selection/hiring of Technologists. • Provides objective, constructive feedback and performance expectations
- Coordinates new staff orientation
- Participates in resolving employee conflict and provides guidance and feedback in a timely and clear manner
- Monitors overtime and for appropriateness
- Develops schedules for the department
- Schedules and monitors equipment and inspection needs with vendors and BioMed
- Clearly communicates, introduces, and orients new processes into the department
- Serves as a resource to staff for clinical and technical questions, patient concerns, and process questions in an open and positive manner
- Functions as a team member and is flexible in the work assignments, rotates to support all aligned facilities when needed, and assists with training
Qualifications
Education
- Program Graduate, Ultrasound training program or OJT from a vascular laboratory (Required)
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Vascular Tech (RVT) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (Required)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)
- Echocardiographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (Required)
To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
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