Lead Ultrasound Technologist at HCA Healthcare in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: No Weekends
SCHEDULE: Full-time

Come join us at Henrico Doctors Hospital! The Forest Campus is a 340-bed acute care facility located in Richmond, VA that’s part of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) family. HCA is one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S, where healthcare employment opportunities are almost endless! 



As part of our full range of healthcare services Henrico Doctors Hospital specializes in heart and stroke care, women's health—including high-risk pregnancies, maternity and neonatal intensive care—orthopedics and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We're also a national trendsetter in kidney transplants—through the Virginia Transplant Center—and we lead the state in minimally invasive procedures, having performed more da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgeries than any other facility in Virginia.

Do you want take your imaging career to the next level by working at one of the leading hospitals in Richmond, VA?  Are you a dynamic Ultrasound Technologist with at least 3 years of experience? Are you a patient centric professional who embodies HCA’s mission to commit to the care and improvement of human life? If you are a proactive, goal oriented team leader with a passion for  getting the best out of others, this Lead Ultrasound Technologist  position is perfect for you!  

 

The duties and responsibilities of the Lead Ultrasound Technologist  include but are not limited to: 

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  Responsible for technical administration of the Ultrasound section of the Radiology Department.  Lead tech will ensure patient flow through department and ER are consistent and will troubleshoot equipment failures. Lead Tech will demonstrate competence in following established scanning protocols and exercises ability to adjust protocols as required. 

  
  


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  Lead tech will assist Imaging Director to ensure that the Ultrasound equipment is inspected and

  remains compliant with  VDH standards. 

  
  


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  Demonstrate ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper exam documentation and charges. Records pertinent data on requisitions at all times. Assists PACS administrator by providing guidance and troubleshoots sonography related PACS issues. 

  
  


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  Render patient care in a professional and courteous manner and always identifies patients utilizing theproper protocols. 

  
  


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  Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies. Resource management of supplies is within budget targets. Maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance. 

  
  


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  Lead Tech will work side by side with Imaging Director to ensure all Ultrasound protocols remain current. Assist the radiology nurse or radiologist in administering medications, performing biopsies and all types of care to the patient. 

  
  


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  Lead Tech will serve as the go to person for Trophon education and review of monthly audits. Lead tech will work closely with Imaging Director regarding Trophon. 

  
  


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  Review each exam for technical accuracy and identifies anatomical orientation on all images. 

  
  


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  Demonstrate willingness to assist in additional duties. 

  
  


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  Assures guidance, orientation and training of technical staff

  
  

 

We value you and your future. HCA is proud to offer great leadership, a nurturing environment, many opportunities for growth and development, competitive pay and great benefits including multiple health insurance plan options, comprehensive dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment and many more programs to cover a wide variety of today’s life and family needs.  In addition to your salary and health insurance benefits, HCA provides a matching 401k as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Members of HCA receive consumer discounts on cell phones, hotels, rental cars, and many others. Interviews are being set immediately so apply today!

About HCA: 

HCA is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, HCA is made up of locally managed facilities that include 184 hospitals and 2000 sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers and physician clinics located in 21 U.S. states and in the United Kingdom. HCA is ranked number 63 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently recognized for being one of the “Worlds Most Admired Companies” and “World’s Most Ethical Companies.”

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE 

 

REQUIRED:   Three years minimum experience as a Registered Sonographer.  

PREFERRED:   Previous experience as Sonography Lead Technologist.

 

EDUCATION 

 

REQUIRED: Competently trained in Ultrasound. Responsible for continuing education credits as mandated by the ARRT or the ARDMS for licensure if applicable.  

PREFERRED:   Graduate of AMA approved School of Ultrasound Technology

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required)

Current BLS CPR Certification (Required)

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