Imaging Supervisor

Advocate Health

2d•$48 - $71

About The Position

The Imaging Supervisor provides leadership oversight for imaging services across Aurora Medical Group clinics in Waukesha/Jefferson Counties and Washington County. The role oversees staffing, quality assurance and performance improvement, patient flow and care, staff education, technical and system improvements, budgeting, equipment and supply needs, regulatory compliance, and human resources responsibilities. The supervisor also ensures age-appropriate care and that staff follow applicable organizational policies and standards.

Requirements

Registration as a Registered Technologist (RT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential through the American Registry for Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Radiation Therapy (RT) registration through ARRT.
Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy or a related field, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Typically requires 3 years of experience in a recognized imaging modality, proven technical knowledge of the assigned modality, and experience as lead or senior-level staff.
Excellent human relations, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Ability to stand, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout most of the workday.
Ability to work with exposure to radiation and film-processing chemicals.

Responsibilities

Maintain appropriate staffing levels and develop and maintain productivity and quality standards.
Recommend, develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement programs, including evaluation of costs, patient care, and radiation or patient safety.
Maintain communication with the Manager, Group Leaders, Technologists, Radiologists, and other hospital departments to support patient flow and care.
Interpret, educate staff about, and implement policies and procedures; monitor room utilization and provide work direction to technical nursing staff as needed.
Establish and maintain an in-service program for Radiologic Technologists.
Plan, organize, establish, and maintain cost-effective technical and system changes and improvements that benefit patient care.
Investigate complaints from patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and hospital staff, and respond to feedback in a timely manner.
Participate in the budget process and operate within budget allocations.
Participate in research, purchasing, and implementation of capital acquisitions; maintain an adequate, cost-effective supply of operating materials.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as Joint Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards governing Radiology practice.
Perform human resources responsibilities, including coaching, performance reviews, staff morale, and recommendations regarding hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action, and termination.
Understand and adhere to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure supervised employees comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages, applying knowledge of growth and development and assessing and interpreting patient information according to departmental policies and procedures.
Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Wear protective clothing, such as lead aprons, isolation gowns, and protective eyewear, when necessary.