"Ultrasound Manager"

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Ultrasound Manager oversees ultrasound operations and provides supervisory leadership to a team of technologists, ensuring high-quality image acquisition, processing, interpretation submission, and archiving. The role is responsible for patient care within the imaging area and for maintaining quality assurance and control in alignment with facility guidelines.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic and interventional ultrasound services in accordance with clinical standards and institutional protocols.
• Independently perform a broad range of adult and pediatric sonographic examinations, including abdominal, soft tissue, gynecologic, renal, thyroid, scrotal, vascular, and musculoskeletal studies.
• Assist with ultrasound-guided procedures, including core biopsies and fine-needle aspirations.
• Review imaging requests for clinical appropriateness and collaborate with radiologists and referring providers as needed.
• Ensure optimal image quality through proper patient positioning, protocol selection, and quality review prior to interpretation.
• Monitor patient condition during procedures, address safety or comfort concerns, and provide clear explanations of diagnostic processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient care environment and ensure adequate supplies and personal protective equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and perform quality assurance on ultrasound equipment; maintain logs and support inspections.
• Support image acquisition, processing, documentation, and archiving in accordance with regulatory and practice standards.

Administrative and Compliance

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, EH&S, and organizational safety and privacy policies.
• Maintain technical competency through required training and continuing education.
• Develop, update, and implement ultrasound protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in quality review activities and collaborate with quality teams on case evaluations.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and supply needs with a focus on cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with medical and practice leadership on equipment evaluation, upgrades, and purchases.

Operational Leadership and Program Support

• Coordinate daily staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate ultrasound coverage, including during periods of high demand.
• Oversee day-to-day quality control activities across assigned and satellite sites; ensure regulatory documentation is current.
• Support accreditation and licensure maintenance (e.g., ACR), including inspection readiness and documentation submission.
• Ensure timely completion of ultrasound reports and required follow-ups.
• Train, assign, and delegate work to ultrasound technologists; provide onboarding, protocol training, and competency assessments.
• Support the Practice Manager with recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective actions for technologists.
• Contribute to workflow optimization and performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide clinical and operational coverage across NYC and Westchester locations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four (4) years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with supporting recruitment, training, and performance management for technologists preferred.

Other Requirements

• NYS License, ARDMS certified.
• Current BLS required.
• Demonstrated leadership proficiency in a team environment, including communication, training/knowledge-sharing, coordination, delegation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement or quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong ability to deescalate stressful situations. Demonstrated ability to teach these skills to other technologists.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population, demonstrating tact, respect, and empathy.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong aptitude for detail, flexibility, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Must be able to make sound judgments and execute the appropriate actions based on the needs of patients and knowledge of facility policies and procedures.
• Must be an engaged team member, demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, adaptability to new and changing situations, and ability to lead others through change.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, email systems, etc.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).

Job Type: Officer of Administration

Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00

*The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.*

Posted: 01-Jan-26

Location: New York, New York

Type: Full-time

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 554674