This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Responsibility:
Supervises sonographers and clerical staff in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Ultrasound
Managing the day-to-day operations of these locations with responsibility for staff, equipment, budgets, and quality of patient care
Develops, applies, and enforces laboratory policies
Responsible for the Ultrasound staff, including full technical and professional performance accountability
Creates, develops, and enforces departmental personnel policies
Conducts performance evaluations, hires, applies corrective discipline including termination and engages in performance improvement plans
Manages the daily patient schedule and assigns sonographers accordingly across all sites
Accountable for the efficient operation of all sites
Continuously monitors the throughput of patients and utilizes staff accordingly with regard to special procedures and application of each sonographer's unique skills and availability
Anticipates and plans for efficiently utilizing the scanning rooms and/or equipment
Monitors sonographers’ compliance with scanning report requirements
Makes assessments for accuracy, including generation and distribution
Performs quality assessment checks of sonographers’ and physicians’ report handling and documentation. Implements resolutions for non-compliance
Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital equipment budgets in conjunction with OB/GYN senior leadership
Approves purchases and oversees expenses of the practice, writes justification for budget review for unanticipated expenses and monthly budget variances
Provides input on the evaluation of scanning equipment and makes recommendations for purchase and/or future use
Maintains and assesses the working condition of equipment currently in use
Advises individual maintenance agreement holders of the need for preventative maintenance checks and/or service requirements
Enforces quality control checks of equipment and resolves equipment failures
Trains and provides continual follow-up and monitoring of office staff and sonographers’ personal development, including participation in specially assigned, unique tasks essential to the academic growth of the offices and laboratory sites
Oversees student interns and OB/GYN residents
Directs rotations emphasizing learning basic scanning skills, image interpretation, and patient care in the clinical setting
Directs orientation of new techniques and research projects
Selects, provides, and reviews current research materials with staff as a basis for ongoing education
Serves as liaison between the Maternal Fetal Medicine faculty group, OB/GYN senior leadership, ambulatory administration, OB/GYN Quality Council, professional sonographer councils (ARDMS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers & AIUM – American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine), and staff to ensure effective communication about new protocols and/or policies
Ensures compliance with the Joint Commission, maintains professional license records, and pursues corrective action from Environmental Care reports and monthly infection control walk-throughs
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in laboratory science and 5 years clinical laboratory experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
(OBGYN) ARDMS or ARRT - Obstetrics and Gynecology upon hire required