Director of Vascular Lab - Vascular Surgery Practice

Job description

Department/Unit: Surgery Vascular Tech Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $130,842.00 - $209,347.00 Director of Vascular Surgery Lab Vascular Surgery Department Albany, NY The Director is responsible for all administrative and operational aspects of the Karmody Vascular Laboratory. This position plans, directs, and supervises all administrative and operational aspects of the laboratory services and staff. Responsible for evaluation and control of such assigned activities on a continuing basis to insure compliance with all applicable standards, mandates, regulations, requirements, and guidelines, while remaining within budgetary allocations provided by the Vascular Surgery Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for insuring that there is sufficient space, equipment and supplies necessary to perform required services with optimal accuracy, precision efficiency, timeliness, and safety Recommends action to the Practice Administrator In regards to plan, equipment, and inventory needs and modifications and essential services and staffing Responsible for laboratory PACS and reporting system, insuring continual operation, appropriate performance and maintenance Responsible for proper function, calibration and maintenance of all diagnostic laboratory equipment Insures proper billing practices are followed and required documentation is completed Responsible for maintaining administrative and data information records of assigned activities and personnel, including related data, personnel records, and budget forms Responsible for all administrative activities and documentation of an appropriate quality assurance program Responsible for the provision of, participation in, and documentation of, appropriate orientation and in service education programs for the staff May delegate duties related to the above administrative and operational tasks to appropriate and qualified members of the staff, but retains ultimate responsibility for their accomplishment Responsible for maintaining accreditation of the laboratory by the intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories Responsible for insuring that channels of communication within and between other departments and with outside services and agencies are maintained as appropriate Will keep abreast of new products, procedures, methods and equipment through personal study and attendance at educational seminars; and will participate in the evaluation and application of these products, procedures, methods, and equipment within the laboratory Functions as a Vascular Technologist Ill in accordance with the job description for that position Assures timely completion of all laboratory examination requests. Will triage requests and postpone non-urgent examinations when necessary while providing proper notification to and coordinating with referring physician. Responsible for appropriate teaching of students, technologists, residents and staff when necessary Performs other related duties as required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a medical or scientific discipline is required Minimum of 4 years working in a vascular laboratory is required ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire is required RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist Upon Hire is required (VS) or Vascular Technology - Vascular Sonography Upon Hire is required Must be familiar with all aspects of vascular technology. Must possess leadership skills and abilities to objectively supervise professional and personnel practices and operational activities. Formal exposure to and understanding of general management/administrative principles and functions highly desirable. Able to effectively communicate on a wide range of issues in an age-appropriate manner with patients, staff and visitors Able to work well with others to accomplish work goals. Must demonstrate flexibility and adaptability. Must be respectful of workforce diversity. Must demonstrate good leadership skills. Able to coordinate resources with patient demands; sets priorities for work assigned and achieves desired results. Must be able to design and implement various organizational protocols and policies Able to collect and analyze ultrasound data and report findings. Must be able to collect and analyze plethysmographic data and report findings. Must be able to operate a computer workstation and understand various programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Able to problem solve. Must be able to adjust staff schedules as needed. Must demonstrate good judgment skills. Must be able to objectively supervise personnel. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​ Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.