X-ray Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervising all X-ray Techs to ensure all responsibilities are completed and quality work is performed
• Functioning as an administrator and working as an X-ray Tech as directed
• Ensuring that X-ray Techs are qualified under state specifications
• Ensuring X-ray Techs deliver quality technical performance
• Ensuring appropriate x-rays are ordered and communicating with the PACS Administrator as needed
• Understanding how to process images using DR and archiving images through PACS
• Addressing Physician requests with respect and in a timely manner
• Assisting with treatment area duties, including triage and patient care, while providing exceptional customer service
• Maintaining the X-ray Conversation Book, checklists (X-ray, CPR, Center Appearance and Cleaning), Quality Control, Radiation Monitoring Records, and State QA Book
• Understanding and using the Daily Log, X-Ray Listing, Medical Records Needing Review, and X-Ray Status Listing
• Acting as a Patient First representative for the DMS or Medical Director in their absence to ensure smooth operation of the center
• Implementing safety procedures for patients, self, and staff to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation, as well as addressing radiation badge safety
• Maintaining quality assurance for all X-ray Techs in the X-ray Department and keeping records of all outside studies ordered by Patient First
• Obtaining quality x-rays using correct positioning, markers, and technical factors
• Maintaining integrity of all equipment and supplies in the X-ray Department
• Submitting monthly x-ray staffing schedules and performance evaluations for the X-ray Department
• Conducting interviews and training new staff
• Ensuring that all required documents are read and understood by X-ray Techs
• Cleaning work area, performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed
• Adhering to established Patient First policies and procedures
• Ensuring the safety of patients when using wheelchairs, stools, and other equipment
• Understanding and using the medical record system, including registration, processing of the patient, and medical records and hardware or software problems
• Attending staff meetings as directed
• Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
• Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
• Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work
• Completing other duties as directed

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Registered member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required or graduate of approved Limited Radiologic Technologist program
• Licensed, if required in the state of employment
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Adequate verbal, written, and typed communication skills required
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Qualifications

• Must provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism