Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor (Breast Imaging)

About the role

The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor (Breast Imaging) plays a key role in advancing the mission of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center by overseeing daily clinical operations and ensuring high-quality imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Resolve clinical operation and patient care issues within scope of practice, including POCT, IV insertion, assessments, discharge, and patient education
• Ensure patient, family, staff, and visitor safety through continuous monitoring and adherence to safety protocols
• Screen patients for implanted devices and manage clinical/research clearance processes, including event reporting and Stop the Line procedures
• Maintain strict control of access to clinical areas and follow all safety guidelines
• Recognize patient distress and initiate emergency response procedures such as Code Blue and rapid response teams
• Adhere to infection control practices, including sterile and aseptic techniques and proper handling of contrast media
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of imaging rooms and manage supply distribution and radioactive material compliance
• Confirm patient identity and maintain accurate demographic and clinical records
• Maximize productivity and operational effectiveness through multidisciplinary collaboration and meeting deadlines
• Manage patient flow and scheduling capacity to minimize delays and improve on-time starts
• Auxiliary in policy and procedure development and improve workflow efficiency and room turnaround time
• Execute downtime procedures during system failures and report operational gaps
• Facilitate communication using appropriate tools and ensure accurate image transfer to PACS
• Conduct shift hand-offs using SBAR methodology and lead huddles, meetings, and reporting activities
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and operational outcomes
• Coach, mentor, and train staff, students, and technologists while supporting workforce scheduling responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements
• Document incidents and escalate issues within required timelines while maintaining ongoing education compliance
• Establish staff competencies and ensure high-quality imaging across all routine and advanced procedures
• Verify proper imaging techniques including positioning, annotation, and parameter accuracy
• Demonstrate knowledge of imaging principles and cross-sectional anatomy to support diagnostic outcomes
• Maintain productivity benchmarks and minimize error rates through monitoring and analysis
• Operate imaging equipment independently and oversee quality assurance processes
• Cook up equipment issue resolution with engineering, physics, and leadership teams
• Provide technical coverage to ensure continuity of patient care
• Maintain accurate data entry across clinical systems including RIS, PACS, and billing systems
• Maintain knowledge of coding, billing, and regulatory guidelines such as ICD9/10
• Monitor equipment logs and ensure compliance with maintenance protocols

Requirements

• Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasound Technology, or Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• or
• Associate's Degree Applied Science degree
• Required: 2 years Experience as a Registered Technologist
• Required: 1 year Lead/supervisory experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Related field
• Required: CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)
• Required: ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Required: NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Required: ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Preferred: Certified/registered in respective modality
• Preferred: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources