Medical Imaging Supervisor - VCMC

Ventura County • Ventura, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will supervise Medical Imaging Specialists, Radiologic Technologists, Per Diem Pool Radiologic Technologists, and imaging student interns. They will prepare and position patients for a variety of medical imaging procedures ranging from routine diagnostic x-rays to highly-specialized diagnostic tests. They will also oversee the operational network management of the acquisition and electronic archiving of all modality image studies to produce diagnostic images for interpretation by a Radiologist. Located in an acute care setting, these duties include frequent patient lifting and transport via wheelchair or gurney, moving portable imaging equipment for bedside studies, and standing for extended periods. The role involves potential exposure to radiation scatter, infectious diseases, blood, and body tissues. Assignments may include day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts at VCMC or Santa Paula Hospital. Additionally, standby/callback requirements apply to Technologists in CT, Echocardiology, Ultrasound, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and PACS System Administration. Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. This is a Regular position. There is currently one (1) vacancy.

Requirements

• Graduation from a two-year allied health program in a patient care–related field; OR Graduation from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology; OR Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology; OR Bachelor’s degree in any field and one (1) year of full-time clinical ultrasound or vascular experience (this experience cannot be applied toward the experience requirement below).
• Track A. Multi-Modality Imaging (Radiologic Track) Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time experience performing duties in at least two (2) of the following imaging modalities, with demonstrated proficiency in one: X-ray/Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Valid Radiologic Technologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Radiologic Health Branch
• Fluoroscopy Permit (if required by assignment)
• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the primary modality, as applicable to assignment (e.g., CT, MR, Mammography, VI) (within one [1] year of hire)
• Track B. Single-Modality Specialty Track (based on specific education and training program completed) Ultrasound / Vascular Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time ultrasound or vascular experience
• ARDMS or ARRT (Ultrasound specialty) Certification
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time MRI experience
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT Certification (at time of hire or within one [1] year)
• Computed Tomography (CT) Experience: Seven (7) years of full-time CT experience
• Valid Radiologic Technologist Certificate
• Fluoroscopy Permit (if required)
• ARRT (CT) Certification (within one [1] year of hire)
• Mammography: Valid Radiologic Technologist Certificate, Mammographic Certificate, Fluoroscopy Permit issued by CDPH Radiologic Health Branch
• Radiologic-Based Specialties (CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, PACS, EMR): Valid Radiologic Technologist Certificate, Fluoroscopy Permit (if required by assignment)
• All specialty areas within the Medical Imaging Specialist series require CPR certification in addition to the specific specialty certifications listed above.
• Two (2) years of experience in a lead function training, directing, and evaluating the work of student technologists, Radiologic Technologists and Medical Imaging Specialists.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the applicable specialty area.
• Required certifications must align with the specialty area, including but not limited to: ARRT (R), (CT), (MR), (M), or (VI), ARDMS or ARDCS for sonography and echocardiology specialties
• Mammographers : Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (M) (R)
• Echocardiology Technicians : Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers (ARDCS) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARMDS) Certification
• Computed Tomography Technologists : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (CT) (R)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (MR) (R)
• Interventional Radiologic Technologists : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification (IV) (R)
• Radiologic Technologist : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT Certification ( R)
• Ultrasonographer/Vascular : Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Certification

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Medical Imaging Specialists I-II-III, Radiologic Technologists and Radiologic Technologists-PDP I-IV
• Monitors, and adjusts as needed, department schedule to ensure proper staffing twenty-four (24) hours/day, seven (7) days/week
• Creates departmental staff schedules for specific modalities
• Performs staff annual evaluations
• Performs verbal counseling sessions to Medical Imaging Specialist I-II-III and Radiology Technologists and Radiologic Technologists PDP I-IV as needed
• Assist in the interview process of candidates for open imaging department positions
• Supervises and trains Radiologic student interns, as needed
• Reviews special procedure requests from ordering physicians (i.e., biopsies, drainages, needle localizations, etc.) with radiologists for appropriate modality and indication prior to scheduling
• Analyzes and evaluates appropriateness of exams and confers with radiologist (MD) for clarification
• Evaluates projected cross-sectional images for clarity, content and scope of examination
• Assesses and responds rapidly to emergency situations
• Provides detailed anatomical statistics for interpretation by department physicians
• Maintains inventory and orders pharmaceuticals and supplies
• Prepares and positions patients for examination according to approved modality protocols
• Operates various portable and stationary imaging equipment throughout the hospital to obtain images for diagnostic interpretation by Radiologists
• Completes the billing process for each patient encounter utilizing all Radiology department electronic systems and the hospital electronic medical record system
• Transports patients to and from the imaging departments when necessary
• Schedules patients and coordinates examinations
• Cleans and maintains modality specific equipment, including routine preventative maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
• Eligible for overtime compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree