Radiologic Technologist Supervisor

University of North Dakota•Grand Forks, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist Supervisor provides radiology services, including producing and developing x-rays requested by ordering providers, and performs clerical and administrative work involved in managing the radiology department. The role maintains equipment and supplies, records services rendered, coordinates staff schedules and coverage, and ensures staff orientation and training. Additional duties include processing FAA medical examination documents, performing electrocardiograms as ordered, and serving as the electronic health record lead. This position works onsite at the University of North Dakota’s Grand Forks campus. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week during the academic year and 20 hours per week during the summer. The annual salary is $48,000 or more, dependent on experience; the position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Associate degree or successful completion of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
One year of experience as a Radiological Technologist in a health care setting.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technology.
North Dakota license through the ND Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners.
CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
Ability to operate computers and medical information systems.
Ability to communicate with employees at professional, faculty, and staff levels.
Ability to establish priorities and demonstrate initiative, creativity, and flexibility.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills.
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and customer-oriented service.
Ability to operate Siemens radiologic equipment, Fuji Digital Radiograph (DR), ECG equipment, an EKG machine, computers, and miscellaneous office machines.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire; visa sponsorship for continued employment is not available.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Radiology department, including participating in hiring, supervising, and orienting Radiology staff.
Manage staff vacation and leave schedules to ensure department coverage and ensure staff orientation and training.
Maintain and update technique charts and the department procedures manual.
Keep current with PACS upgrades and install them on necessary computers; assist providers with PACS troubleshooting.
Ensure radiology equipment is operational by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and arranging service and repairs.
Maintain supply inventory, order supplies, update inventory records, and coordinate inventory reporting with the assigned inventory manager.
Evaluate new equipment and techniques, obtain equipment bids, and review service contracts for approval and payment.
Prepare monthly and annual reports and the Radiology Department budget; use the UND Purchasing Card to pay for supplies and invoices.
Represent the Radiology Department on the Student Health Leadership Team.
Clean and maintain the radiologic unit, generator, x-ray tube, table, upright bucky, and CR unit daily.
Prepare patients for imaging by explaining procedures, answering questions, positioning patients, using immobilization devices as needed, and setting exposure factors.
Produce diagnostic radiographs using appropriate techniques and positioning, use DR technology, and troubleshoot to maintain image quality.
Review radiographs with providers and assist them in using DR enhancements.
Arrange appointments at outside facilities as ordered by providers, send orders and required documentation, provide patient information, and obtain preauthorization for specialized imaging.
Enter scheduling data into radiology referral forms in patient records, obtain reports, and scan them into records for provider review.
Oversee referral management and associated processes.
Oversee staff completion of limited x-ray certification.
Process FAA medical examination forms, verify MedXpress form accuracy and required signatures and dates, prepare and review medical certificates with airmen, and transmit forms electronically.
Scan FAA MedXpress forms, transmission summaries, and other relevant medical records into airmen’s records; upload or mail additional records to the FAA when indicated.
Transmit FAA ECGs electronically and scan hard copies and related FAA documents into patient records for provider review.
Perform ECG procedures as ordered, scan tracings into medical records, and clean and maintain ECG equipment.
Seek and lead progressive practice opportunities to enhance services to students.
Provide outreach education to the UND campus and collaborate with the Grand Forks community on public health practices and initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of Student Health Services, UND, and the greater community.