Radiology Supervisor

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job supervises and performs those duties directly involved with a variety of Radiology procedures and all modalities. This job assumes responsibility for supervising Radiologic Technologists and ancillary personnel assigned within all radiology areas and procedure rooms of the department. This job oversees the operations of the Radiology Department, recommends scheduling of personnel, repairs, and work progress within assigned areas, and participates in the budgeting process. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology training program in an AMA approved school
4 years staff technologist experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Licensed in the state of practice (if applicable) and currently meeting the licensure and registry requirements for the state and ARRT, RDMS or NMTCB and the FDA (if applicable)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences
Management experience

Responsibilities

Adjusts, schedules, as needed, in order to appropriately handle volumes and accommodate patients.
Maintains a high level of service with minimum costs by flexing personnel with patient volume.
Ensures quality images are obtained to ensure minimal complaints from physicians.
In collaboration with staff and lead technologists, monitors all supplies and ensures that they are used appropriately, efficiently and effectively in order to keep costs at a minimum.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.