Supervisor - Ultrasound Technologist
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
5x8 hrs

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department.  Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. 

General Duties:

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Manager/Director, the Ultrasound Supervisor is accountable for the direct supervision of all Ultrasound technologists and support personnel. This position shall be responsible for supervision, professional development, day to day operations, scheduling, customer satisfaction, and equipment management to ensure the optimal utilization of all resources.  The Ultrasound Lead Technologist is also responsible to oversee and coordinate all departmental activities associated with regulatory compliance, safety and/or accreditation.  Demographic information, limited Patient Health Information related to job function.

Shift: Days Mon-Fri

Hours: 8 HRS

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: All standards for staff sonographers shall also apply to supervisors. Additionally, supervisor’s responsibilities include the following: Manage staff work schedules. When required, counsel and discipline staff. Facilitate conflict resolution between staff members. Monitor staff attendance and punctuality. Order equipment and supplies. Maintain equipment performance through management of service contracts. Stay abreast of advances in technology and clinical protocols. Attend professional seminars and conferences. Maintain all required professional licenses and certifications. Interview and make recommendations for new employees and students. Coordinate student training program. Perform annual performance appraisals. Attend scheduled committee and supervisor’s meetings. Schedule and preside over department meetings. Delegate duties based on the recognized ability of staff members. Demonstrate understanding of hospital’s guest relations’ policies and programs. Demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to all applicable professional and regulatory practice acts state/federal regulations, and policies and procedures of the hospital and Tenet Corporation. Maintain current policy and procedure manual. Communicate to staff changes or additions to policies, procedures and protocols.