Lead Clinical Ultrasound

Location: Blacksburg, VA (24060)
Company: LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 5 days ago
.$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!*

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lead Clinical Ultrasound? At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Clinical Ultrasound like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications
  • Manages the daily operation of areas within assigned responsibility. Provides technical guidance for staff in ultrasound. Able to perform all general and vascular ultrasound procedures.
  • Coordinates staff schedules. Participates in selection of new employees. Evaluates each employee as required.
  • Operates within budgeted parameters. Inventories and orders supplies.
  • Familiar with the operation of all appropriate equipment. Participates in recommendation and selection of equipment. In conjunction with staff, assures that equipment functions and is maintained as required. Understands and operates electronic information systems.
  • Participates with review and revision of policies and procedures annually. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures and ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
  • Assists director in keeping charge master up to date and updating CPCS as appropriate.
  • Develops and implements Performance Improvement goals and Quality Improvement and Infection Control.
  • Participates in continuing education activities to expand/enhance knowledge of ultrasound and to meet the continuing education requirements of the ARDMS, ARR, or CCI based on registration.
  • Prepares patients, collects relevant information for completion of procedures. Administers contrast media as required. Observant of patients' conditions adheres to all safety protocols.
  • Proficient in vascular ultrasound exams.
  • Maintain ACR AND JACHO accreditations.
  • Takes call after regular hours as assigned and provides coverage as needed based on staffing.

EXPERIENCE

  • Three years' experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in a hospital environment. Computer skills. - Required
  • Experience as a supervisor in a Diagnostic section of a hospital ultrasound department. - Preferred

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound, or RVT program or equivalent with registration. - Required

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • ARDMS Registered or ARRT or CCI. - Required
  • BLS within 90 days of employment

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care-with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery's Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.

At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lead Clinical Ultrasound opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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