Sonographer / Ultrasound Tech III – Team Lead (RVT / ARDMS) – North TX

Be part of a Top-Notch Imaging and Radiology Team!
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a T.A.P.E. and Magnet facility, is a 370- bed, full service hospital located in Plano, Texas offering top quality medical services to the Plano, Frisco, and McKinney areas, giving nurses and health care professionals the perfect place to develop a career they can be proud of. This facility features a full range of specialty areas including Telemetry, ICU, a Cardiovascular Institute (including two Cath Labs), Emergency Services, Adolescent Behavioral Health, Pediatrics and a Level III Neonatal ICU. With the latest advanced surgical technology, makes Texas Health Plano one of the premier health care facilities in the Dallas area. Come see why Texas Health Plano is the right place for you.

Texas Health Plano is seeking a 1st shift Team Lead / Sonographer III to join the Imaging / Radiology Team.

The Imaging Department at Texas Health Plano offers an array of diagnostic imaging services, all in a convenient and comfortable environment. The Ultrasound department completes about 800 exams per month and is ACR accredited.

The Sonographer Team Lead on the first shift will have approximately 9 direct reports (5 FT, 1PT and 3 PRN) who all have obtained their RVT and be coordinating staff scheduling, training and supervision which includes performance evaluations / improvements and compliance.

Hours / Schedule: Full Time / 36 hours / 1st shift

Minimum Requirements / Experience:
• Graduate of an AMA approved ultrasound program
• Eight (8) years experience (3 years in a lead / supervisory role strongly preferred)
• Basic cardiac life support (CPR), ARDMS and RVT
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-directed and independent
• Must have experience in performing annual staff evaluations and taking an active role in development of staff thru coaching/mentoring
• Must be able to respond to call within 30 min; Call is required

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Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

Patient Care:
• Maintains patient safety
• Assess level of patient care
• Identifies and validates exam
Imaging Procedures, Quality, and Processing:
• Manages daily workload Ensure image quality
• Knowledge of PACS, HIS, RIS
• Maintains confidentiality, privacy, and complies with HIPAA guidelines
Professional Accountability and Partnership:
• Maintains current licensure and projects professional image
• Demonstrates required competencies and uses appropriate telephone etiquette
• Manages workload daily and after hours
• Identifies areas for self improvement

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
• Follows Infection Control guidelines and maintains equipment in good condition
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality control
Continuous Improvements:
• Identifies and troubleshoot workflow processes and participates in quality improvement processes
• Attends minimum of 9 department staff meetings, in-services, hospital re-orientation and educational seminars
• Promotes customer satisfaction and patient safety
• Maintains “Pledge to my Peers” philosophy with coworkers
• Performs all duties in compliance with HIPAA, JCAHO, hospital and department standards and policies

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At Texas Health Resources, we pride ourselves on providing eligible employees with a variety of great benefits which include:
• Matching 401 (K) plan, Flex Spending Accounts and a Credit Union
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
• Wellness and Career Development Programs
• Competitive compensation packages / Relocation Coach
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Care Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Adoption Assistance, On-site Child Care and Fitness Centers

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