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Job Summary:

Supervise the daily activities, patient flow, operations, clinical procedures and performance of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists on a regularly scheduled shift for an assigned work area/unit such as, but not limited to, diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, contract studies, special procedures, mammography, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI. Integrates assigned areas/units administrative and clinical services, processes and procedures with departmental and organizational business goals/objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements and monitors radiation safety and quality program in order to minimize radiation exposure and prevent unnecessary exposure and ensure quality images.

• Conducts regular and special radiation surveys in accordance with local, state and federal requirements

• Develops timely and accurate work load, statistical and operating reports and makes appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and utilization of staff, equipment and materials.

• Resolves on a first level human resources and labor relations issues.

• Performs daily huddles and rounding to engage staff and improve employee satisfaction and contribute to retention of staff.

• Supervises daily work procedures and performance of Diagnostic Imaging Technologist and other assigned staff members.

• Schedules Technologists and patients/exams/procedures and assigns daily work

• Ensures that supplies, techs and radiation generation equipment are utilized safely and in accordance with all departmental, organizational, local, state and federal radiation

• Addresses and resolves patient and staff complaints/issues. Works with other departments in partnership to improve patient workflows, outcomes and satisfaction.

• Reviews clinical tests, documentation, records and procedures for quality. Monitors work and clinical processes, procedures and systems to ensure quality, patient care and clinical standards/goals are achieved.

• Assists in the design and implementation and improvement of a department-wide quality management/assurance program.

• Monitors and reviews performance of staff and participates in formal performance evaluations.

• Disciplines and coaches staff in regards to attendance, quality, safety and performance.

• Hires and on boards new staff to ensure service, safety, attendance and quality expectations are fully understood.

• Trains and implements new policies and procedures to ensure staff are educated and trained in latest protocols and quality initiatives.

• Trains and observes staff to ensure competency in greeting patients, performing hand hygiene policy, checking 2 patient identifiers, use of appropriate safety mobility devices and performing correct protocol and exams.

• Analyzes Diagnostic Imaging Technology administrative and clinical procedures, processes and systems in terms of quality, cost, efficiency and productivity metrics and makes appropriate recommendation to modify / improve.

• Facilitates Process Improvement projects to increase efficiency and provide a safe environment for patients and staff. Engage staff to identify efficiencies.

• Identifies opportunities to reduce waste by improving/standardizing work flows and work process.

• Monitors and maintains compliance on an on-going basis.

• Ensures compliance with TJC, NCQA,MQSA, and other applicable local , state and national standards, requirements and regulations

• Implements and monitors radiation safety program in order to minimize radiation exposure and prevent unnecessary exposure.

• Conducts regular and special radiation surveys in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.