Radiology Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine/PET CT

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Supervisor performs the duties of a working supervisor for an assigned area or shift, as well as carries out the responsibilities of a Technologist. This position reports to the Radiology Manager and proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County, and models Eskenazi Health's values.

Requirements

Indiana licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and/or ARDMS registration
ARRT, ARDMS or NMTCB registration. including compliance with professional CEU requirements
Three (3) years of job-related experience required
Current CPR Certification required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent command of anatomy, radiographic techniques, and radiologic positioning
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served; ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; ability to assess data and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs
Knowledge of all radiologic equipment, drug utilization, contrast media, pressure injectors, technical procedures (within assigned area); hospital protocols and procedures; safety procedures to minimize risk to patients, coworkers and self
Knowledge of and compliance with Eskenazi Health's Infection Control and Communicable Disease policies and procedures
Ability to effectively observe and perceive changing patient conditions, and to report questionable conditions to physicians and nursing personnel
Knowledge of the HIS, CR and RMS systems and associated programs, i.e. Film Tracking System, EPIC; ability to enter all appropriate patient and departmental data
Ability to lead, direct and evaluate the assigned technical staff and handle contacts with a high degree of tact, both with patients and in a supervisory context

Responsibilities

Performs duties of a working supervisor for an assigned area or shift, as well as carries out the responsibilities of a Technologist
Assigns specific exams to technologists; ensures scheduled exams are completed as ordered
Performs basic preventative maintenance on equipment; orders repairs when needed
Orders supplies for assigned area to maintain adequate operating procedures performed
Ensures all patients and patient information is logged
Collects and reports patient and procedure statistics for the shift to immediate supervisor on a monthly basis and annualizes information at year-end
Develops work schedules for specific shift and work areas; ensures optimal staff levels
Demonstrates a positive leadership role
Demonstrates financial responsibility when scheduling
Participates on the administrative call schedule for the department
Provides adequate and timely communications with staff
Encourages involvement and participation from the staff in departmental operations
Alters activities and behaviors to reflect and ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e. adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal and adult)
Meets monthly with staff and maintains documentation of all communications
Participates in quality improvement and/or quality assurance for the department