Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor (Ultrasound Breast Imaging)

About the role

The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor (Ultrasound Breast Imaging) at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center oversees daily clinical operations, ensures high‑quality imaging services, and supports staff within the Breast Imaging section of Diagnostic Imaging. The position advances the Center’s mission to eliminate cancer through patient care, research, prevention, and education.

Responsibilities

• Resolve clinical operation and patient care issues, including point‑of‑care testing, IV insertion, assessments, discharge, and patient education.
• Ensure safety for patients, families, staff, and visitors by monitoring protocols, screening for implanted devices, managing clinical/research clearance, and following Stop‑the‑Line procedures.
• Maintain strict access control to clinical areas, adhere to infection‑control practices, and handle contrast media safely.
• Recognize patient distress and initiate emergency responses such as Code Blue and rapid response teams.
• Maintain cleanliness of imaging rooms, manage supply distribution, and ensure compliance with radioactive material regulations.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance, accurate documentation, and proper patient identification.
• Maximize productivity through multidisciplinary collaboration, patient‑flow management, and on‑time start optimization.
• Assist in policy and procedure development, improve workflow efficiency, and manage room turnaround time.
• Execute downtime procedures during system failures and report operational gaps.
• Facilitate communication, ensure accurate image transfer to PACS, conduct shift hand‑offs using SBAR, 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; support workforce scheduling and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Establish staff competencies, verify proper imaging techniques, and maintain productivity benchmarks while minimizing error rates.
• Operate imaging equipment independently, oversee quality‑assurance processes, and coordinate equipment issue resolution with engineering, physics, and leadership teams.
• Provide technical coverage to ensure continuity of patient care and accurate data entry across RIS, PACS, and billing systems.
• Maintain knowledge of coding, billing, and regulatory guidelines (ICD‑9/10) and monitor equipment logs for maintenance compliance.

Education

• Required: Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasound Technology, or Nuclear Medicine Technology program; or an Associate’s Degree in an Applied Science field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Technologist.
• Minimum 1 year lead/supervisory experience.
• Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of supervisory experience; completion of both programs may substitute for up to two years.

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Texas Medical Board licensure upon hire).
• Required: ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration in Mammography (upon hire).
• Preferred: CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification (upon hire).

Other Requirements

• Must pass a pre‑employment skills test administered by Human Resources.
• Position may involve maintaining security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by Texas Business and Commerce Code § 113.001(2); routine reviews and screening may be required.

Benefits

• Employer‑paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 + hours/week.
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accrued paid time off, extended illness bank, and paid holidays.
• Wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined‑benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
• Voluntary retirement plans and employer‑paid life and reduced‑salary protection programs.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $95,000 USD

Midpoint Salary: $118,500 USD

Maximum Salary: $142,000 USD

Employment Details

Full‑Time, Regular employee status; standard work week consists of days. Position is onsite and classified as exempt (eligible for overtime at time‑and‑a‑half). Fund type: Hard Work.