Supervisor Diagnostic Imaging
Job Summary and QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY:
Effectively and efficiently coordinates the daily operations and patient flow. Responsible for evaluating and coordinating staffing needs. Maintains adequate levels of patient care supplies to support clinical, service, fiscal and employee excellence. Works collaboratively with all supervisors in accomplishing goals. Works collaboratively with manager to resolve issues as they arise. Communicates issue resolutions in a timely manner. Works with other departments to ensure safety, efficiency, and functionality.
POPULATION SERVED:
Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operates CT equipment to make scans of designated portions of body. Adjusts equipment and patient to correct positions for each examination. Instructs and explains procedures to patients. Selects proper technical factors, on an individual patient basis.
- Performs reconstruction and special processing of data. Evaluates completed radiographs/scans for positioning, technique and adequacy of examination.
- Closely observes patients, performs first aid, as necessary, confers with physician when requested exams appear at odds with the patient's condition, and generally, maintains an acute awareness of any patient under his/her control.
- Performs a variety of clerical tasks to include: inputting/editing exams, sending exams for reports, completion of requisitions, etc.
- Records and maintains data on EHR, PACS and logs. Responsible for correct identification of exam, including side and radiological factors.
- Demonstrates Customer Service/ ICARE principles and behaviors appropriately.
- Arranges attachments or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to obtain precise position, prevent motion and aid in patient comfort.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge regarding developments in trends and techniques of diagnostic CT Scan by reading technical journals, participating in in-service education programs, attending conferences, etc.
- Practices sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including provision for the contamination-free condition of rooms, equipment and personnel.
- Adheres to prescribed standards of Radiation Safety & ALARA; participates in the Process Improvement and safety programs.
- Ensures appropriate recording of hours worked, adhering to hospital attendance policy.
- Provides leadership and supervision of the technical staff to provide for the production of high quality radiologic work. Provides leadership and supervision of non-technical staff in assigned section to provide for orderly workflow and quality performance of duties.
- Interviews applicants, recommends new hires, promotes and terminates employment under the guidance of the Director, and in accordance with Human Resources and Corporate Policies and regulations.
- Initiates counseling sessions in accordance with Positive Performance guidelines. Reports and documents problems relating to staffing morale, work, methods, procedures, transfers, and recommends action in all personnel matter for those personnel assigned, in consultation with the Director of Imaging Services.
- Participates in and oversees ongoing program to provide for an organized & regulatory compliant atmosphere and pleasant appearance of the physical department, especially in those areas accessible to patients.
- Monitors condition, care and maintenance of diagnostic equipment. Provides for documentation of problems, response time of service organization and completion of repair. Deals directly with service organizations to ensure adequate equipment care according to established parameters.
- Other duties as assigned.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (Required)
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technologist with CT certification
- Texas State License as MRT
- Certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology Program
- Knowledge of axial anatomy and experience in special procedures, i.e. biopsies, drainages
- Three years of supervisory experience (Preferred)
BenefitsLas Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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