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Supv Non-Invasive Cardiology (ID: 25005279) HM: Marie Owens

Baylor Scott & White Texas Heart Hosp Southwest Address: 621 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75226

FT, 5X 8hr shifts, M-F, or 4x10 hour shifts M, T, Th, F.

BHVH - Hamilton 3rd Flr, Dallas - 621 N Hall St, Dallas, 75226

Marie Owens 100210550 - Non-Invasive Cardiology 101567 - Non-Invasive Cardiology Supervisor

Highly skilled staff, a very advanced cardiac program, and a great place to learn and grow.

This position has one admin, 21 FT and 6 PRN cardiac sonographer direct reports. The department supports inpatients, outpatients, intraprocedural structural heart TEEs and TTEs.

Associate's degree and at least - 3 Years of Experience required:

Desired skills: Beginners to intermediate level leadership skills required. Plus avanced knowledge of Echocardiography, IAC accreditation skills, Epic EMR, Philips Epiq 7 equipment, and basic proficiency in Xcel and other Microsoft Office tools. Will be involved in frequent direct patient care and regular team training.

Must have at least ONE of the following:

- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardio Credentialing Int'l(CCI), Cert from the Amer Registry for Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT), ARRT-N from Amer Registry of Rad Tech(ARRT)

JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor of Non-Invasive Cardiology plans, organizes, and directs operational and financial activities of Non-Invasive Cardiology Department. Develops, recommends and implements policies, procedures, goals and targets. Develops, recommends, implements and monitors capital and operating budgets. Supervises assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

+ Plans, organizes and directs operational and financial activities of Non-Invasive Cardiology Department.

+ Oversees staff engaged in non-invasive diagnostic testing for patients.

+ Organizes laboratory staff and equipment to maximize efficiency.

+ Develops, recommends and implements policies, procedures, goals and targets for department.

+ Ensures compliance with applicable standards of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements. Initiates corrective action as needed.

+ Assesses patient needs for appropriate testing methodology.

+ Contacts Physician to discuss any necessary changes in prescribed testing procedures.

+ Coordinates scheduling of Laboratory procedures with Physicians.

+ Performs non-invasive tests to establish diagnosis as ordered by referring physician.

+ Explains test procedure to patient and family.

+ Establishes appropriate positioning of patient and equipment to obtain graphic responses, and moves and positions patient.

+ Operates variety of specialized equipment to perform tests. Prepares test results and graphs for interpreting Physician evaluation.

+ Provides preliminary interpretation of test results to referring Physician.

+ Interviews, hires, trains, counsels and evaluates staff, and recommends termination when necessary.

+ Establishes staffing needs and scheduling requirements, and coordinates with staff members, Physicians, and other departments as necessary.

+ Develops and implements in-service training and educational programs for staff.

+ Develops, recommends, implement, and monitors capital and operating budgets for assigned departments.

+ Monitors expenses and explain variances. Prepares and examines various statistical and financial reports for internal and external use.

+ Ensures proper operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.

+ Directs, develops and performs research projects.

+ Directs continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities to better serve customer needs and improve quality of services.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

+ Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation and techniques.

+ Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

+ Ability to work a flexible schedule; including early morning hours, and evening hours.

+ Have a personal interest in primary and secondary cardiac prevention and promote a positive image in the community to market health promotion.

+ Basic medical terminology knowledge pertaining to heart disease.

+ Must exhibit exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

+ Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

+ 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

+ EDUCATION - Associate's

+ EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Must have at least ONE of the following: Cert from the Amer Registry for Diagnostic Med Sonography(ARDMS),

RDCS

RDMS

RVT

RCS from Cardio Credentialing Int'l(CCI)

ARRT-N from Amer Registry of Rad Tech(ARRT)

CNMT from Nuc Med Tech Cert Board(NMTCB).

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.