Radiologic Technologist Supervisor - Diagnostic X-Ray - Evenings

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Technologist Supervisor provides day-to-day supervision for an assigned Radiology area (e.g. Diagnostic, Breast Imaging, Stony Point, CT/MRI, 3D lab) to include STAR Service, legal and regulatory compliance, clinical operations, human resources, safety & quality, customer service, leadership, and fiscal responsibility. The Radiology Technologist Supervisor ensures that all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed by qualified and competent staff, are of the highest quality achievable and follow the radiation safety principles of ALARA, ACR Guidelines for imaging practices, and ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety, if applicable. This role ensures compliance with VCU and VCUHS policies and procedures, working directly with lead technologists and front line staff to solve problems and reduce barriers to success. This job works within the Scope of Practice of his/her specialty, maintaining technical competency in all areas of responsibility, and implements new initiatives, programs and policies. The supervisor works collaboratively with other Radiology Supervisors, Managers, Faculty and staff to ensure a high level departmental safety, quality, and teamwork. Reporting to the Modality Manager, this position is responsible for the clinical functions and processes for the assigned Radiology area. Through lead technologists and staff, the Radiology Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the daily clinical operation of the assigned sections by ensuring the highest level of operational excellence while ensuring safety, efficient, high quality and cost effective care. This job supervises, oversees, maintains and improves business functions and processes related to his/her areas of responsibility. The supervisor also develops staff education and competencies including educational materials, competency forms, etc., and provides education to assigned team, students, residents, and other learners.

Requirements

Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required for Diagnostic Supervisor
Plus one of the following specialty registries that is directly related to their department: ARRT in Mammography for Breast Imaging Supervisor, ARRT CT for CT Supervisor, ARRT MRI for MRI Supervisor, ARRT CV or VIR for Interventional Supervisor, ARRT CT or MRI required for 3D lab supervisor, (CI) Cardiac Interventional Radiography, (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
Current Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required for Diagnostic Supervisor (for continued employment)
Plus one of the following current specialty registries that is directly related to their department: ARRT in Mammography for Breast Imaging Supervisor, ARRT CT for CT Supervisor, ARRT MRI for MRI Supervisor, ARRT CV or VIR for Interventional Supervisor, ARRT CT or MRI required for 3D lab supervisor, (CI) Cardiac Interventional Radiography, (RCIS) Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, (RCES) Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (for continued employment)
Minimum of one (1) year of Lead Tech radiologic technology experience
Minimum of three (3) years of technical experience
Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT

Nice To Haves

Experience performing in a leadership role
Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Radiation Science, Business, or closely related field from an accredited program
Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision for an assigned Radiology area (e.g. Diagnostic, Breast Imaging, Stony Point, CT/MRI, 3D lab)
Ensure STAR Service, legal and regulatory compliance, clinical operations, human resources, safety & quality, customer service, leadership, and fiscal responsibility
Ensure that all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are performed by qualified and competent staff
Ensure procedures are of the highest quality achievable and follow the radiation safety principles of ALARA, ACR Guidelines for imaging practices, and ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety, if applicable
Ensure compliance with VCU and VCUHS policies and procedures
Work directly with lead technologists and front line staff to solve problems and reduce barriers to success
Maintain technical competency in all areas of responsibility
Implement new initiatives, programs and policies
Work collaboratively with other Radiology Supervisors, Mangers, Faculty and staff to ensure a high level departmental safety, quality, and teamwork
Responsible for the clinical functions and processes for assigned Radiology area
Responsible and accountable for the daily clinical operation of the assigned sections by ensuring the highest level of operational excellence while ensuring safety, efficient, high quality and cost effective care
Supervise, oversee, maintain and improve business functions and processes related to his/her areas of responsibility
Develop staff education and competencies including educational materials, competency forms, etc.
Provide education to assigned team, students, residents, and other learners
Cover unplanned absences for staff that may occur on any shift, as needed