Supervisor, Imaging, MRI, Inpatient

Responsibilities

• Participates in the management of the technical, administrative, quality, and personnel management functions of the imaging section.
• Provides general supervision and technical support to the Imaging section.
• Functions at the highest level of a staff technologist as needed.
• Provides direction to Imaging technical and support staff to ensure smooth and compliant operation of assigned area.
• Works closely and in concert with IS Nursing, Clerical, IT, Faculty, and staff to achieve maximum productivity with efficient and safe patient throughput while maintaining optimal customer and patient/family satisfaction.
• Keeps abreast of new developments within MRI as well as imaging sciences in general.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in downtime procedures and acts as super-user when new equipment or programs are introduced to the department.
• Oversees daily operations with accountability for the professional conduct and technical performance of personnel.
• Counsels and directs personnel as needed.
• Serves as a clinical consultant to MRI staff, providing real-time guidance to ensure high-quality imaging and patient safety guidelines are met.
• Adjusts equipment and determines proper imaging techniques in order to produce images of the highest quality.
• Reviews data for accuracy, troubleshoots problems as well as discrepancies and reports to all vested parties.
• Affords assistance in assignment scheduling of personnel.
• Affords assistance in timekeeping and payroll functions.
• Participates in the interview and performance review process.
• Escalates and responds to patient care concerns.
• Reports issues to senior leadership as appropriate.
• Manages inventory and compliance of all MRI equipment.
• Completes the daily calibration of imaging equipment as guided by manufacturers and Joint Commission standards.
• Participates in appropriate meetings and committees, participates in preparing their department for regulatory surveys, and encourages staff education to improve the quality of care delivered in Imaging Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal training in an approved School of Radiologic Technology and 4 years of work experience within the field of Imaging Sciences with at least 2 years dedicated to MRI required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Maintains current NYS Licensure upon hire required
• Maintains ARRRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification with CE credits as required upon hire required