Lead Echo/Vascular Specialist - Hamilton - Noninvasive Vascular - FT/First Shift

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Hamilton

+ Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.

+ Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.

+ KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.

+ In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.

+ Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.

+ In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:

+ America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)

+ America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)

+ Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

The Ultrasound/Sonography Lead Technologist is capable of providing leadership for the ultrasound area. Performs high quality echocardiograms and vascular ultrasounds following ICAEL and ICAVL accredited guidelines. Will work closely with Cardiologists and Radiologists. Must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Will function as administrative support in the absence of the Manager/Director. Will be capable of consistent independent action and judgment portraying positive outcomes. Will be responsible to assure their department is properly staffed and the technical work is completed in a timely and competent manner. Will be responsible for monitoring all of the technical and support aspects of ultrasound. Technologist must be knowledgeable of techniques and patient positioning to produce high quality ultrasound images. Individuals in this position must be able to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Works with all segments of patient populations, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. There is the potential for infections from contact with infected patients. Also, there is possibly some contact with processing chemicals and other hazardous materials. Work hours can, at times, be irregular with the need to accept overtime and being on call. The work is physically demanding with the need for a lot of standing, bending, and lifting.

Reports To: Manager and Director

Minimum Education

Registered Vascular Technician (RVT) and/or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) is preferred.

Multiple ARDMS credentials preferred

Required Licenses

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Registered by Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) is required

Required Skills

Ability to use a wide range of ultrasonography equipment, including mobile units

Ability to learn new procedures and to operate new equipment

Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with physicians, patients, and coworkers

Ability to work quickly and accurately

Possess leadership abilities including staff utilization and effective delegation as well as organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

BLS required

Registered in Echo and Vascular Ultrasound

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Requisition Number: 2023-45341

Shift: First Shift

Name: 458060 - NONINVASIVE VASCULAR

External Company URL: http://www.ketteringhealth.org/

Street: 630 Eaton Avenue

FTE: 80 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 1.0