Supervisor - Diagnostic Imaging / Theranostics Clinical Operations
UT MD Anderson · Houston, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a highly skilled Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor to support theranostic imaging operations within Theranostics Clinical Operations. The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor will play a critical role in ensuring precise coordination of advanced imaging protocols that require specialized expertise, detailed research documentation, and accurate radiopharmaceutical handling. This role is essential to expanding same-day imaging capacity and supporting overlapping research protocols while maintaining patient safety and workflow efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight
- Oversee daily imaging operations to ensure efficient execution of theranostic protocols
- Manage schedules to support expanded same-day capacity and overlapping procedures
- Assign tasks to staff to optimize workflow efficiency and patient throughput
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet increasing operational demands
- Staff Leadership & Development
- Support training and onboarding of Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs)
- Provide ongoing guidance to maintain high performance and technical expertise
- Reduce overtime and staff burnout through effective workforce management
- Research & Compliance Management
- Maintain detailed research documentation to support study protocols
- Ensure compliance with radiopharmaceutical handling and regulatory requirements
- Capture Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and required research-related meetings
- Strengthen data integrity across all imaging-related research activities
- Patient Care & Safety
- Monitor specialized imaging procedures requiring extended scan times
- Ensure proper patient monitoring during complex theranostic protocols
- Address workflow challenges to minimize risks to patient safety
- Communication & Coordination
- Facilitate clear communication among clinical, research, and operational teams
- Troubleshoot operational issues to maintain workflow stability
- Improve scheduling flexibility to enhance patient and sponsor access
Qualifications
- Required: Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasound Technology, or Nuclear Medicine Technology program. or
- Required: Associate's Degree Applied Science degree.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Related field.
- Required: 2 years Experience as a Registered Technologist. and
- Required: 1 year Lead/supervisory experience.
- : Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
- Required: CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Upon Hire and
- Required: ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Upon Hire or
- Required: NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). Upon Hire or
- Required: ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Upon Hire
- Preferred: Certified/registered in respective modality. Upon Hire
- Preferred: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
Skills
- Strong leadership and operational oversight experience
- Expertise in managing complex imaging workflows and compliance requirements
- Advanced knowledge of medical imaging and theranostic research
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and 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
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Schedule
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