Imaging Supervisor - Acute

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Job Description

Summary:

Dublin Methodist Hospital is hiring an Imaging Supervisor to support their Radiology/Imaging departments (Diagnostics, CT, MRI, Nuclear Med, Ultrasound). This will be 8-hour shifts on day shift, but the candidate must be flexible with their schedule including possible weekends. The Supervisor may also be needed to assist with staffing, depending upon their training/experience.

The Supervisor under the direction of the Imaging Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all medical imaging modalities associated with assigned center. The Supervisor will facilitate a high quality of services and provides support to patients, physicians, families and other departments. This is accomplished by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, ensuring equipment is in good operating condition, and necessary supplies are available to perform the procedure or exam.

The supervisor also provides daily oversight for staff, department flow and patient care activities. He/She provides timely feedback and participates in staff performance reviews. This position is also responsible for implementing policies and procedures and monitoring adherence to all state, federal and accrediting agencies regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities And Duties:

40%
Coordinates daily activities in Ambulatory Health Center. Coordinates work load with other clinical sections in Health Center as necessary. Arranges follow-up examinations; coordinates scheduling with centralized schedulers; organizes and directs section personnel to minimize patient waiting time and maximize efficiency of equipment. Provides assistance to Radiologist for efficient utilization of physician time and x-ray equipment. Monitors equipment and reports and follows-up on any problems to imaging engineering.

Tracks reports, contacts referring physicians with abnormal findings. Runs daily reports to assure proper procedure count. Monitors courier pick-up and delivery. Assesses and assures quality care delivered throughout the department.
20%
Prepares and forwards statistical information to regional imaging managers. Responds to results of customer service survey and shares with staff. Supervises all Imaging Technologists in Health/Imaging Centers:
Interviews, coordinates hiring, orientation, training, and scheduling. Assigns imaging technologist for patient care functions; instructs imaging technologist in proper procedure protocol; performs imaging technologist evaluations; assures timely completion of payroll; oversees ordering of supplies to maintain a par level of all accountable areas. Acts as spokesperson for patient or physician issues involving technical delivery of service. Resolves patient, referring physician and customer concerns.

Coordinates daily staffing with other health centers. Coordinates monthly staff meetings. Monitors radiology and mammography QC. Ensures adequate time for QC technologist to perform all duties and testing. Assures quality control in all areas.
20%
Plans, manages and supervises radiology staff. Performs and completes quality medical imaging procedures as prescribed by physician according to established protocols as needed. Communicates and consults with Radiologist on protocols. Performs IV injections of contrast media. Provides patient education according to procedure type and ensures patient competency. Obtains and reviews pertinent patient history and supporting clinical information needed for procedure completion and interpretation.

Ensures patient care, safety and confidentiality at all times. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work environment. Maintains and stocks adequate supplies and ensures all equipment is operating efficiently and effectively. Documents film movement and prepares films for interpretation by radiologist. Files reports, jackets and maintains proper patient records. Assure PACS QA and proper management of PACS system for center/centers. Manages films to outside facilities.

Recognizes emergency situations and initiates appropriate response.
20%
Participates in radiology and/or ambulatory group Meetings and other Health/Imaging Center committees. Works on special projects; promotes radiation protection principles to public and staff; follows established inventory control methods to assure operation within budget; assists with budgetary planning; makes recommendations to manager regarding staffing, procedures, and needs of section. Assists Radiation Safety Officer in monitoring employee exposure and safety standards. Conducts periodic inspections to ensure local, state, federal, and JCAHO compliance.

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