NY - Nuclear Medicine Supervisor

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and erience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly technologist schedules (Nuclear) to coordinate with current hours of operations to maximize workflow - including vacations, Timecard issues, and related coverage
• Communicate daily department staffing to front desk scheduling coordinator and site manager regarding issues/adjustments
• Collaborating with the Site Managers, the Chief Technologist directs the performance of their assigned technologists and is responsible for the efficiency, productivity and quality performed by assigned technologists
• Works in collaboration with multiple staff (Technologists, Radiologists, Nursing, office managers and Radiology leadership)
• The goal to optimize patient flow and influence patient and staff satisfaction
• Oversees the departments inventory, procurement and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and parts
• Reviews and updates technical procedures
• Assists in the quality assurance program
• Coordinates and schedules the department's monthly meetings and in-service education
• Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of radiology equipment
• Delegate duties to other technologists in relevant modality as appropriate
• Evaluate and monitor patient dose exposure / badge reports. Reviewing with RSO
• Monitor QA/QC and ensuring all books kept up to date
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching and counseling on department staff as required
• Direct and support employees daily work activities and recommend the following employee actions:
  Hiring, corrective action and performance reviews
• Monitor and approve time cards and mange PTO requests
• Work with radiologist to ensure the most appropriate protocols are loaded for the best clinical outcome while being conscious of patient volume throughput
• Organize staff meetings with technologists at your center to educate and grow the team. In addition, conduct one-on-one meeting with staff to discuss any issues
• Oversee pharmaceutical orders
• Perform clinical exams as needed in chosen modality
• Assist Nuclear Radiologist in development of clinical protocols for use within the entire practice
  
  Lead contact in the preparation and submission of all ACR accreditations in chosen modalities
• Independently resolve issues and coordinate appropriate departmental resources (clerical, vendor, clinical) when needed to facilitate workflow. Follow up as needed
• Overseeing all aspects of Nuclear Medicine Technologists in departmen
• Maintain daily contact with clinical supervisors/managers
• Assess and evaluate MR team, yearly evaluations/reviews and site assessments
• Inform Manager on a daily basis of all departmental activities needing supervisory action
• Maintain strictest confidentiality in all aspects
• Perform other related duties assigned as necessary

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, Care Mount Medical and Pro Health Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum - from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family.

You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• IV Certification
• Dually certified (Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT including CT registry)
• ARRT certification/licensure
• Knowledge of standard policies, procedures and protocols to supervise the department directly
• Knowledge of radiology standards specifically Nuclear and Pet/CT to evaluate work of technologists
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally to all staff and physicians
• Proven excellent organizational skills and ability to function…