Multi Modality Radiology Supervisor - Radiology Support Personnel

POSITION SUMMARY :

To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by : Supervises the work of the Lead Technologists and staff.

Uses technical expertise to mentor the staff andprovide the necessary care of patients. Provides patient care less than 50% of the time.

Has the authorityto discipline and evaluate associates. Participates with the Manager / Director on personnel andmanagement issues.

Makes decisions in the absence of the Manager / Director.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES : Engagement :

• Meets Gallup survey goals and objectives.
• Holds the agreed upon number of staff meetings per year and provides minutes.
• Posts up-to-date Health First, Inc. information on the appropriate associate bulletin boards.Provides opportunity to attend Health First informational meetings.
• Attends required Management meetings.
• Meets with Lead Technologists daily to discuss any departmental issues.
• Conveys to lead technologists / supervisors, i.e. new protocols, compliance issues, corporate and
• departmental information, etc. to be passed on to the associates
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment, maximizing the contributions of the
• associates by;
• Staff's technical development.
• Staff's personal growth.
• Lead Technologists management skills

Quality / No Harm :

• Ensures the correct procedures are performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of
• patient identification.
• Appropriately evaluates physician orders from medical charts and / or prescriptions.
• Obtains pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart, or other
• sources whenever possible.
• Adheres to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, participates with Management for
• compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Adheres to the ALARA Principles of radiation safety.
• Practices aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Ensures all Associates are practicing proper radiation safety precautions and proper magnetic
• field screening at all times.
• Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associates andmanagement.
• BioMed at ext. 45000
• IT at ext. 45000 (i.e., telephones, PC's, paper printers, etc.)
• Radiology PACS at ext. 44729 (i.e. PACS system, scanners, worklist issues, etc.)
• Researches and documents when malfunctioning equipment is not reported and reports to
• management the associate (if known) who failed to report the malfunction; ensures that
• equipment repairs are completed in a timely manner and gives any unresolved issues to
• management.
• Completes a contrast screening form prior to beginning any procedure that requires the use of
• intravenous contrast media, and discusses this information with the Radiologistso that the
• appropriate contrast media can be selected.
• Completes all required documentation both written and electronic (i.e. Safety Portal) (examples :
• patient history, pregnancy, procedural and / or consent forms, MARS, Adverse Drug Reaction,
• Medication Reconciliation, Medication Occurrence Report, Incident Reports (patient and / or
• associate).
• Maintains current CPR certification, State of Florida License, and ARRT certification(s) and
• renews all applicable certifications and / or licenses before the expiration date.
• Coordinates and insures all associates comply with yearly requirements within designated time
• frame.
• Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment / supplies and how to use such
• equipment / supplies (i.e. drug boxes, crash cart, O2, BP / stethoscope, suction, etc.), as well as
• oversees completion of drug box, crash cart and refrigerator daily log checklist (if applicable).
• Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified
• emergent codes
• Responsible for hurricane preparedness and their particular responsibilities as a Health First
• associate.
• Correctly identifies, marks, orients, and annotates all patient images.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by the "Annual Competency
• Assessments".
• Monitors and complies with Joint Commission / ACR standards and performs all job functions in
• accordance with Federal, State and Regional requirements to ensure compliance to these
• standards.
• Assures that the "Pending Work Report" is run once per shift, ensures associates are completing
• computer work, investigates and completes anything done in error or left undone and addresses
• associate non-compliance computer issues.
• Resolves all PACS QA issues prior to applying the "OK" to images.
• Ensures all required documentation is scanned into the correct patient's exam folder in PACS.
• Follows proper file room procedures.
• Ensures image quality by spot checking technologist's exams on a random basis and reports
• issues to management.
• Ensures scanner quality by conducting and / or overseeing scanner QA.
• Ensures all new technologists are properly oriented in protocols and procedures.
• With the Manager, in conjunction with associates, suggestions to improve, implement or revise
• section protocols and / or department policies and procedures.
• Ensures "Quality Assurance Standards" are met regarding image / technical protocols

Customer Experience :

• Practices excellent customer relations skills at all times with those they come in contact with, i.e.
• patients, physicians, other associates and the public.
• Takes appropriate action to insure customer satisfaction with all procedures performed.
• Ensures that the lead technologists of all areas of direct report : coordinate processes involving
• patient care, follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures and satisfies the
• necessary requirements they are accountable for.
• Ensures rooms / equipment are stocked, cleaned and ready for the next exam.
• Addresses any daily workflow, i.e. physician complaints, equipment problems, staffing issues that
• were conveyed by the lead technologist / associates.
• Stewardship :
• Works with management to manage resources (supplies & equipment) & personnel (hire,
• transfer, termination, and scheduling) to achieve Health First goals & objectives.
• Provides input to help maintain operational budget while meeting departmental financial goals.
• Specific job / tasks / information completed by deadline. (i.e. e-learning, Hurricane Preparedness
• Worksheets, evaluations, competency assessments, confidentiality agreements)
• Ensures that supplies are ordered properly and present when needed.
• Follows through with exams that are found on the Pending Work Report that are not dictated or
• signed off by the Radiologist.
• Annually reviews and updates the CPT codes in FIM / SIM.
• Ensures the appropriate charges for all exams performed and supplies utilized according to error
• reports.
• Completes all required documentation and / or required forms (i.e., Kronos, PL Request, and any
• other required documentation as appropriate).
• Completes all annual mandatory items, including input regarding Annual Performance Review.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Contributes as a team member on departmental or corporate projects.
• Willingly assists in other areas of the department, hospital, and / or participates in community
• activities as a Health First representative when needed.
• Remains flexible and adaptable to changes in workflow, processes, etc.
• Accepts additional responsibilities to assist with workload or to facilitate departmental
• goals / initiatives (i.e., voluntarily works additional hours, assists management with necessary
• workflow and / or process changes, data collection endeavors, etc.).
• Reports to workstation at scheduled time, and follows breaks and lunch policies.
• Utilizes Kronos system properly;
• Completes competency checklist for all technologists.
• Provides monthly Associate Staffing schedule with input from Lead Technologists

Qualifications

• Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, or equivalent
• approved school of ultrasound or radiologic technology
• Florida State Licensed General Radiographer (if applicable)
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists or American Registry of
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Prior experience - 3 years technical experience
• Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Current BLS certification or achieved within three months of hire.
• Encouraged to achieve "Quality Management" certification.

Job : Radiology

Radiology

Organization :

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Primary Location :

United States- Florida - Brevard County- Melbourne

Schedule : Full-time

Full-time

Shift Times :

8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

Job Level : Supervisor

Supervisor