Supervisor Breast Imaging

Position Summary

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the Radiology Director, the Breast Imaging Supervisor provides technical, operational and administrative leadership to the department through interactions and/or coordination with Breast Imaging staff, Breast Clinic Staff and others as necessary. Primary duty is to supervise all aspects of the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily activities relating to the technical and operational aspects of the department, ensuring a high quality, efficient, customer-focused and properly functioning Breast Imaging Department
• Monitors and for the maintenance of daily activities relating to the technical and operational aspects of the department, ensuring a high quality, efficient, customer-focused and properly functioning Breast Imaging Department
• Leads employees in all Breast Imaging modalities for assigned shifts
• Aids in interviewing and recommending candidates for hiring
• Orients and evaluates performance of staff via monitoring, counseling, discipline, collaboration, and support
• Maintains all required documentation related to staff qualifications, licenses, registrations, and continuing education
• Ensures accurate payroll activity
• Responsible for day to day staffing and allocation of technologists and other staff to departmental areas as necessary and appropriate for patient care, budget, staffing and department and hospital needs
• Maintains and changes the breast imaging workflow as needed to ensure operational efficiency and staff productivity
• Schedules and assigns staff to designated areas as required
• Prepares for monthly staff meetings
• Aids in monitoring performance and compliance with departmental procedures and policies
• Adheres to safety standards set forth by Radiology department, BMC and regulatory and accreditation agencies
• Works closely with Radiology Director to improve workflow, staffing, patient schedule, patient experience, department budgets, technologist training, and initiatives
• Works cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff to ensure efficient and effective care provided
• Performs all types of procedures required as put forth either through department policy and procedures or work demands of the Radiology Director
• Provides service and care to patients of all ages
• Notifies personnel as necessary when patients not regularly served (immobilized patients, men, etc.) are present and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patients
• Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times
• Sets up equipment and uses proper technique and exposure factors as necessary and required
• Notifies Radiology Director if there is a problem with Breast Imaging equipment and assists with requesting service if needed
• Fulfills all types of procedures required as put forth either through department policy and procedures or work demands of the Radiology Director
• Communicates with patients, visitors, physicians, fellow employees and other staff in a courteous, professional, friendly and understanding way
• Treats patients and fellow staff with dignity and respect and reports any/all problems to Radiology Director
• Responsible for Breast Imaging supply management
• Leads and maintains the quality assurance program, enacted by the FDA, in conjunction with the Radiology Director and Section Chief of Breast Imaging
• Aids in the development of and participates in departments Quality Assurance program to ensure that the department standards are set forth by Section Chief of Breast Imaging and Radiology Director are adhered to and updates as necessary

Requirements

• Requires an Associate’s degree and 8 years of mammography experience with at least 2 years of that in a supervisory capacity. Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required: Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Radiography (Full/General) license and Mammography license; and Current ARRT registered certification in Radiography with RT(R) designation and Mammography with RT(M) designation. Current BLS certification
• Knowledge And Skills: Work requires communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and to allay any apprehensions, to instruct students and to provide leadership and direction to assigned staff. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent ability to adapt to change. Extensive knowledge of breast anatomy and pathology preferred. Work requires proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

Compensation

Compensation Range: $39.90- $57.93

Equal Opportunity Employer