Lead Ultrasound Technologist - BroMenn
Carle Health
Normal, IL, 61761, USA
Normal, IL, 61761, USA
- $36.26 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Lead Technologist
The Lead Ultrasound Technologist supervises and coordinates daily operations within the ultrasound department, ensuring adherence to policies, safety standards, and quality patient care. This role provides training, support, and coaching to staff while maintaining equipment and facilitating smooth workflow. The position requires specialized certifications in diagnostic medical sonography and excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a healthcare setting.
Overview
Sign-on Bonus Available!
Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi
Under the direction of the department manager, oversees and coordinates day-to-day accountabilities for associates in assigned department(s) while ensuring policies, procedures, safety regulations and Behavioral Expectations are consistently followed. Provides support, training, guidance and acts as a resource to direct reports to maintain and enhance department processes. The Team Lead will act as a first line of contact for the staff when problems with equipment, patients, other operation issues arise while keeping the department manager informed.
Qualifications
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS-BR) within 18 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology (RVT-VT) within 1 year - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN) within 6 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB) within 6 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Education: College Diploma: Sonography (Required), Work Experience: Related healthcare field
Responsibilities
Assists in direct and indirect patient care activities which can include exam performance, coordination and flow, incoming calls, scheduling appointments, order clarification, second look assist, etc.Provides coaching and support to ensure high levels of patient engagement. Shares patient engagement results with team to maintain positive results or improve as needed.Recognizes customer relations issues which require action and proceeds accordingly in a calm, professional manner; demonstrating strong customer service, effective conflict resolution and service recovery skills. Elevates up the chain of command as needed.Coordinates staffing schedule and works to address staffing issues providing for coverage when needed.Delegate problems thru proper channels and follow through to see completion.Provides instruction and assistance to students and fellow technologists within ultrasound.Motivates staff, provides praise and constructive feedback to elicit high levels of engagement and productivity.Participates in annual associate reviews by providing feedback regarding development and/or performance plans.Responsible for department orientation and training of new associates. Conducts ongoing assessment of orientation effectiveness, adjusting as appropriate.Upholds department policies and serves as a role model by acting in a manner consistent with behaviors of excellence.Participates in hiring, correction and termination activities adhering to strict confidentiality standards.Monitors equipment and disinfection techniques to ensure safe practices; engages clinical engineering or biomed as needed.Maintains general knowledge of department policies, procedures and standards. Seeks assistance as needed.Maintains and seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of ultrasound practices and equipment.Perform all other job duties as assigned.Assures patients rights and privacy are maintained. Stays current in obstetrical ultrasound practices and research. Processes images in accordance with standard procedures or techniques. Encourages safe behaviors, tools and reporting. Reports safety events timely and works toward appropriate resolutions.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $36.26per hour - $62.37per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Sign-on Bonus Available!
Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi
Under the direction of the department manager, oversees and coordinates day-to-day accountabilities for associates in assigned department(s) while ensuring policies, procedures, safety regulations and Behavioral Expectations are consistently followed. Provides support, training, guidance and acts as a resource to direct reports to maintain and enhance department processes. The Team Lead will act as a first line of contact for the staff when problems with equipment, patients, other operation issues arise while keeping the department manager informed.
Qualifications
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast (RDMS-BR) within 18 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
Registered Vascular Technologist - Vascular Technology (RVT-VT) within 1 year - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology (RDMS-OB/GYN) within 6 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS);
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen (RDMS-AB) within 6 months - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Education: College Diploma: Sonography (Required), Work Experience: Related healthcare field
Responsibilities
Assists in direct and indirect patient care activities which can include exam performance, coordination and flow, incoming calls, scheduling appointments, order clarification, second look assist, etc.Provides coaching and support to ensure high levels of patient engagement. Shares patient engagement results with team to maintain positive results or improve as needed.Recognizes customer relations issues which require action and proceeds accordingly in a calm, professional manner; demonstrating strong customer service, effective conflict resolution and service recovery skills. Elevates up the chain of command as needed.Coordinates staffing schedule and works to address staffing issues providing for coverage when needed.Delegate problems thru proper channels and follow through to see completion.Provides instruction and assistance to students and fellow technologists within ultrasound.Motivates staff, provides praise and constructive feedback to elicit high levels of engagement and productivity.Participates in annual associate reviews by providing feedback regarding development and/or performance plans.Responsible for department orientation and training of new associates. Conducts ongoing assessment of orientation effectiveness, adjusting as appropriate.Upholds department policies and serves as a role model by acting in a manner consistent with behaviors of excellence.Participates in hiring, correction and termination activities adhering to strict confidentiality standards.Monitors equipment and disinfection techniques to ensure safe practices; engages clinical engineering or biomed as needed.Maintains general knowledge of department policies, procedures and standards. Seeks assistance as needed.Maintains and seeks to improve knowledge and understanding of ultrasound practices and equipment.Perform all other job duties as assigned.Assures patients rights and privacy are maintained. Stays current in obstetrical ultrasound practices and research. Processes images in accordance with standard procedures or techniques. Encourages safe behaviors, tools and reporting. Reports safety events timely and works toward appropriate resolutions.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $36.26per hour - $62.37per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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