Supervisor-Imaging Services

About the role

Performs as the supervisor in the assigned imaging sections by monitoring day to day operations including staff scheduling, daily assignments, training and equipment usage. Provides leadership, imaging expertise, support and education to the staff technologists to assure optimum performance of imaging procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel to ensure a well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs as it relates to all aspects of imaging services within the institution.
• Supervise human resource functions related to interviewing, selection and retention of staff.
• Facilitate new employee orientation in assigned imaging sections, ensuring competencies are obtained by new staff
• Perform performance appraisals, according to hospital policy.
• Provides direct feedback to Manager regarding technologist performance.
• Provide ongoing feedback to employees concerning job performance.
• Counsels and disciplines employees, when necessary, in conjunction with management.
• Participate in fiscal activities and makes recommendations for preparation of the budget, in conjunction with management
• Assist in on going educational programs, including in-services
• Responsible for the ordering of supplies and inventory maintenance.
• Work with Radiologists and Manager to develop and maintain protocols across all radiology sections.
• Ensure consistent practice of diagnostic quality imaging among all shifts, individuals, and areas of radiology.
• Maintain an expertise in the advanced imaging post processing procedures and all equipment involved in acquisition.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues and contacts appropriate Biomedical Engineers.
• Report equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Support and mentor staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building.
• Promote a team approach to providing Radiology services.
• Setting a positive example by interacting with technical, support, nursing, and medical staff in a polite and professional manner.
• Evaluate and document student clinical performance fairly, consistently and in a timely manner according to guidelines of the Educational programs.
• Educate patients regarding imaging procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Conduct Quality Assurance audits, in collaboration with Manager and Quality Assurance Coordinator
• Participate in Image Evaluation and Analysis