Supervisor Medical Imaging - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Main Campus

** Requisition number:
** 2385307

** Job category:
** Healthcare Delivery, Radiology/Healthcare Tech

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* Upon the order of a qualified practitioner or provider, the Medical Imaging Supervisor will utilize equipment that produces ionizing radiation and/or other energies used in medical imaging to obtain studies for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Medical Imaging Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. The Medical Imaging Supervisor will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS), Patient Archiving and Communication System (PACS) as well as computerized time keeping and ordering systems.

The Medical Imaging Supervisor is directly responsible for regulatory compliance, inspection, accreditation, and maintenance concerns. Duties include the supervision of technical and/or clerical staff members; staff may be in multiple locations and/or multiple modalities.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Performs diagnostic medical imaging studies in keeping with credentials and according to policies, procedures and protocols of the KSC radiology department

+ Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting proper imaging techniques

+ Understands age related communication needs of patients and is able to effectively convey instructions to patients to facilitate the performance of studies

+ Adheres to professional and accreditation standards, federal and state regulations, and AAAHC requirements

+ Maintain confidentiality of medical information as required by the Health Insurance & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

+ Prepares department for Environmental Health and Safety Inspections

+ Adheres to all radiology standards of operation and policies

+ Maintains current applicable licenses and/or certifications and complies with continuing education requirements. Verifies clinical staff members are in compliance with license and/or certification bodies and  participate in to maintain credentials

+ Conscious of radiation and other energy safety measures and demonstrates competency. Monitors utilization of radiation and other energy safety measures and devices by subordinates

+ Accomplishes human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, mentoring, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and providing corrective action for employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; and adhering to policies and procedures

+ Has the authority to implement performance improvement plans if needed

+ Working with Human Resources and the Radiology Manager, the Supervisor will make recommendations regarding resolution in all performance related issues up to and including terminations

+ Plans, schedules, and assigns work for department, ensuring coverage of all hours of operations and monitors productivity

+ Responsible for meeting efficiency and productivity standards

+ Responsible for assuring studies are completed and read in keeping with departmental standards

+ Oversees Technical Quality Control measures and is responsible for the quality of studies produced in areas of responsibility

+ Trouble shoots complex imaging issues, provides technical assistance, coordinates equipment service and is responsible for resolution

+ Works closely with Radiologists, Management, and Quality Specialists to assess issues and institutes corrective action plan for staff and/or equipment issues that affect optimal performance

+ Uses RIS and PACS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines

+ Responsible for correct use of RIS and PACS by subordinates

+ Corrects errors and is responsible for maintaining integrity of data sent to PACS by staff

+ Orders supplies and maintains necessary par levels to meet normal operations, receives orders, verifies content and follows through with accounting department by providing required documentation for payment and assists with account resolution should discrepancies arise

+ Uses Kronos for timekeeping responsibilities

+ Utilizes sterile technique when necessary and oversees subordinates in the use of proper techniques

+ Verifies that subordinates maintain documentation of cleaning logs as applicable and that they comply with KSC safety initiatives

+ Participates in operational and capital budget planning. Monitors departmental…