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Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonography Supervisor
Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonography Lead
San Francisco, CA
Working Schedule: Day Shift
Length of Shift: 8 Hours
$185,000-225,000+ Bonus + Signing Bonus + Paid Relocation
Job Summary
As the Lead of Pediatric Cardiovascular Sonography, you will play a vital role in overseeing and managing the daily operations and clinical activities of the Pediatric Echocardiography Lab and Fetal Cardiovascular Program. Reporting to the Manager of Non-Invasive Laboratory, you will provide leadership, training, and ensure adherence to quality assurance and control standards. In addition, you will be responsible for managing equipment and supplies, resolving conflicts, and maintaining accreditation certifications for the labs.
You will serve as a clinical resource and role model for the Pediatric Echo and Fetal Labs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Training current and new staff on echocardiogram and fetal echocardiogram procedures, along with overseeing day-to-day operations and updating operational manuals and procedures will be among your responsibilities. Your role will also involve enforcing policies, monitoring productivity, and solving clinical, program, and operational conflicts.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum of five to seven years of experience in a hospital-based pediatric echo lab environment
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Ability to perform scanning responsibilities if assigned staff are unavailable
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Completion of an approved cardiac sonographer training curriculum program
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Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatrics through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
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Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience/training
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Demonstrated knowledge of relevant cardiovascular services and ability to apply principles in various settings
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Proven supervisory skills in training and guiding employees, along with the ability to motivate and inspire staff to improve cardiovascular services
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment
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Ability to organize staff and unit operations efficiently and effectively
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Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, patients, and interdisciplinary team members
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Ability to identify and propose solutions to issues within defined procedures and policies using critical thinking
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical cardiovascular concepts, actively listen, persuade, advise, and counsel
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Advanced knowledge of organization's cardiovascular testing equipment and technology, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and recommend improvements
Preferred Qualifications
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Minimum of three years of experience as a lead or supervisor in a pediatric cardiovascular diagnostic laboratory
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Familiarity with billing procedures and revenue management in a healthcare environment
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Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) in Adults through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
License/Certification
Current registration as a cardiac sonographer (RDCS) in Pediatrics through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)