Ultrasound Supervisor

Ultrasound Supervisor

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation’s top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2021 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the eighth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.

• The Ultrasound Supervisor oversees day to day operations of ultrasound department in Imaging including patient flow and quality assurance. This role is responsible for monitoring exams and/or CR images, assuring high quality following established departmental and QA protocols using independent judgment and initiative. This position provides input back and data relative to staff regarding individual exam and/or image for QA purposes. The Supervisor performs sonography which meet the department’s standard of quality as required. The successful candidate is capable of organizing work priorities and adjusting as circumstances requires. This position demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary of assigned modality to provide exams or imaging services to the developmental ages of patients from newborn to adult. They possess the ability to assess and interpret appropriate data relative to age and to provide care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring/firing, scheduling, performance evaluations, quality reviews, timecard reconciliations, staff education, coaching, development, support and promotion of customer relations, and monitoring of activities to ensure performance standards are achieved.

• Experience Minimum Required
  • 3+ years experience
• Experience Preferred/Desired
  • Multi-modality sonography
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  Education Minimum Required
  • Graduate from an accredited ultrasound training program
• Education Preferred/Desired
  • BS Degree
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  Training Minimum Required
  • Ability to perform general ultrasound examinations in compliance with protocols and standards identified in "Essentials and Standards" per ACR, ICAEL and ICAVL.
• Training Preferred/Desired
  • Prior leadership
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  Special Skills Minimum Required
  • Supervises daily operations of US workflow. Works alongside sonographers administering patient care and serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to students and staff as well as assists management with educational & supervisory responsibilities. Technical skills: QC Participant, Preceptor, Basic Word, Excel,
  • Computer manipulation, verbal and written communication skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to work in a collaborative manner, ability to make effective judgements and decisions based on objective criteria.
  • Ability to recognize abnormalities, understand all techniques and their diagnostic value for the evaluation of patient anatomy, function and hemodynamics.
• Special Skills Preferred/Desired
  • ARDMS certification in multiple modalities
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  Licensure and/or Certifications Required
  • NH Medical Imaging sonography license

BLS w/in 3 months of hire

ARDMS

• Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
  • N/A

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.