MRI Supervisor

HH MedStar Health Inc.•Clinton, MD

34d

About The Position

General Summary of Position Supervises and directs subordinate personnel including but not limited to technologists PSA's and administrative support personnel. Coordinates/oversees workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity and minimize any delays to the patient. Works with the Manager CT/MRI in establishing objectives and standards for the provision of patient care. Demonstrates proper techniques and procedures to staff. Evaluates quality of images in maintaining quality assurance. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Supervises staff. Sets schedules to maximize utilization of staff and minimize delays to patients. Hires orients trains counsels/evaluates and as necessary reprimands/ terminates staff. Sets standards for conduct of work and required performance and ensures compliance with such standards.Collects data regarding anticipated personnel supply and equipment needs in order to contribute to the development of radiology policies procedures and departmental operating budget(s). Recommends new/changes to existing policies and/or procedures.Monitors the technical accuracy of films. Directs retakes as necessary. Demonstrates proper operation of new/existing equipment.Ensures adequate level of supplies for efficient operation of department/area. Evaluates quality and cost effectiveness of new or replacement supplies/equipment and makes recommendations to supervisor and/or Director. Contacts Hospital or outside equipment maintenance organization(s) as necessary for the repair/maintenance of department equipment.Ensures that department operations are conducted safely and in accordance with all Hospital and governing bodies rules/regulations.Performs duties of a Technologist as necessary including but not limited to:Schedules and prepares patients for examinations and reviews patient charts for appropriate history and orders.Scans and monitors patients during scanning procedures.Administers contrast materials and assists with interventional studies as needed.Films images and delivers films to radiologist for STAT readings.Prepares reports and maintains records of exams performed using the radiology department computer system. Reconciles all errors found on these reports and verifies that all exams meet quality assurance standards and are accurate.Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information billing exam and other necessary functions.Trains staff to complete required functions on the Radiology Information System and maintains proper use of the system by all personnel.Assists in maintaining charge and billing system and ensures accuracy of data entries in consultation with the Manager and the department Billing Manger.Maintains current knowledge of technical and business developments and communicates relevant information to the work group. Minimal Qualifications

Requirements

Associate's degree required
Formal training in radiologic technology required
3-4 years Progressively more responsible job related experience. required
AART registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is required within one year of date of hire. within 1 Year required
PROBLEM SOLVING: Job requires a relatively high level of problem-solving to find solutions to difficult human technical clinical or administrative problems.
INTERNAL CONTACTS: Internal contacts necessary to effectively advise consult or counsel others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: Work is occasionally performed according to existing procedures and instructions but often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions. This involves determining appropriate methods and task sequences.
PATIENT CARE: Assists with patient care by establishing and/or monitoring the techniques policies and procedures used by those who deliver care.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Primarily responsible for planning assigning and following up on the work of other employees. Responsible for appraising the performance of employees hiring/firing them etc.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff.
Sets schedules to maximize utilization of staff and minimize delays to patients.
Hires orients trains counsels/evaluates and as necessary reprimands/ terminates staff.
Sets standards for conduct of work and required performance and ensures compliance with such standards.
Collects data regarding anticipated personnel supply and equipment needs in order to contribute to the development of radiology policies procedures and departmental operating budget(s).
Recommends new/changes to existing policies and/or procedures.
Monitors the technical accuracy of films.
Directs retakes as necessary.
Demonstrates proper operation of new/existing equipment.
Ensures adequate level of supplies for efficient operation of department/area.
Evaluates quality and cost effectiveness of new or replacement supplies/equipment and makes recommendations to supervisor and/or Director.
Contacts Hospital or outside equipment maintenance organization(s) as necessary for the repair/maintenance of department equipment.
Ensures that department operations are conducted safely and in accordance with all Hospital and governing bodies rules/regulations.
Performs duties of a Technologist as necessary including but not limited to:Schedules and prepares patients for examinations and reviews patient charts for appropriate history and orders.
Scans and monitors patients during scanning procedures.
Administers contrast materials and assists with interventional studies as needed.
Films images and delivers films to radiologist for STAT readings.
Prepares reports and maintains records of exams performed using the radiology department computer system.
Reconciles all errors found on these reports and verifies that all exams meet quality assurance standards and are accurate.
Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information billing exam and other necessary functions.
Trains staff to complete required functions on the Radiology Information System and maintains proper use of the system by all personnel.
Assists in maintaining charge and billing system and ensures accuracy of data entries in consultation with the Manager and the department Billing Manger.
Maintains current knowledge of technical and business developments and communicates relevant information to the work group.