Diagnostic Supervisor - Clinic in San Angelo, Texas at Shannon Health

Job Summary

Supervises the daily management of diagnostic operations. Supervises the administration of radiation to patients and ensures radiation safety practices are being adhered to and that TDH standards are in compliance and in accordance with current regulations within the department.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: Radiographer I

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
• May have to handle emergency situations.
• May be subject to irregular hours.
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  • Sitting- Frequently
  • Walking- Frequently
  • Standing- Frequently
  • Bending-Frequently
  • Squatting- Frequently
  • Climbing-Frequently
  • Kneeling-Frequently
  • Twisting-Frequently

Visual and Hearing Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Supervises well in periods of crisis and emergency situations; Helps select, train, orient new personnel to the department; Assigns technologists to ensure appropriate coverage to complete scheduled exams; Evaluates work performance in a timely manner to coach associates in improving; performance; Resolves staff grievances as needed; Ensures lead aprons are checked on an annual basis and keeps proper documentation; Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Closes all orders upon completing of procedure to ensure proper reporting and billing; Ensures patient comfort and privacy during their examination; Provides patient with information on how the results of the imaging study will be related; Verifies patient prior to beginning procedure; Ensures all required images are captured and sent for interpretation; Ensures proper diagnosis for procedure is selected and entered into billing/reporting systems.
• Verifies correct patient by verifying name and DOB; Reviews orders for accurate procedure and diagnosis codes.
• Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance. Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities at start of shift, stays within established break periods, arrives on time for meetings and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions. Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery. Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences.
• Ability to adjust to a varying workload; assume assignments in a positive manner; attend required meetings and in-services; maintain department competencies and certifications; initiative in expanding knowledge of new procedures.
• Works collaboratively with all team members to include staff, physicians, ancillary departments and patient/families. Demonstrates a positive attitude and good communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program OR appropriate training program through the military services

Experience:

• Required
  • Three years of experience as a Registered Radiographer

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Registered Radiologic Tech-MRT
  • Registered Radiologic Tech-ARRT