Manager - Cardiac Non Invasive Laboratory

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Science - Radiology Plus Certifications in echocardiography, such as Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from ARDMS, OR Registered cardiac sonographer (RCS) from CCI OR Advanced cardiac sonographer (ACS) from CCI

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a cardiac sonographer

• State of Arkansas Radiography license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

• 1 year of experience in a supervisory role in exercise stress testing

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight that ensures processes for hiring, training, developing, and evaluating cardiac sonography staff to yield a highly competent workforce.

• Provides accurate documentation regarding staff performance with follow-up on staff concerns or disciplinary process.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory bodies and hospital policies and procedures.

• Provides feedback privately and constructively.

• Informs CNL Medical Director and CVSL Administration of changing patterns of care needs that will affect the CNL or patients.

• Role models positive behavior at all times, including during periods of change/stress.

• Identifies problems impacting the effectiveness of care and develops and/or recommends solutions

• Interviews and hires qualified staff.

• Fosters an environment in the CNL that enhances productivity.

• Obligated to balanced scorecard outcomes that will include targets for patient satisfaction, clinical metrics, employee satisfaction, and workforce indicators (turnover, vacancy, advancement).

• Carries CNL access cellphone during working hours to ensure timely access to echocardiography in the clinic and hospital.

• Works with CNL medical director and CVSL leadership to expand echocardiography services, including outreach outside UAMS Little Rock campus

• Creates and/or coordinates sonographer and CNL RN schedules to align staffing with service needs and demands (in conjunction with CNL access co-ordinator).

• Liaises with the director of the UAMS diagnostic sonography program to ensure a quality learning environment for sonography students.

• Ensures a cordial learning environment for all trainees who rotate through the CNL.

• Coordinates CNL participation in approved research protocols.

• In conjunction with the CNL Medical Director, implements and maintains processes to ensure ICAEL accreditation.

• Ensures ongoing department performance, quality assessment, and process improvement activities.

• Creates work processes to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce waste.

• Cardiovascular Sonography

• Performs cardiac sonography services and procedures

• Functions as an expert resource for other cardiac sonographers.

• Professional Development

• Pursues professional development activities to ensure to stay current on present management and cardiac sonography practices and health care trends.

• Maintains all board certification and CME requirements required to serve as the technical director of an IAC-certified lab

• Other Duties as Assigned

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.