Supervisor, Diagnostic Radiology

Sanford Health•Luverne, MN

1d•$38 - $62

About The Position

The Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day operations of the diagnostic area, including coordinating scheduling, staffing, equipment assignments, and patient flow. The role supervises and directs staff and schedules staff rotations and other assignments. The supervisor conducts performance appraisals and has authority to recommend rewards or discipline. The position also observes, evaluates, and participates in student education. The supervisor must be able to work independently and assume department supervisor duties as needed, apply diagnostic X-ray skills and related procedures and protocols, learn new technology, and orient new technologists. The role provides staff direction, handles inter- and intradepartmental conflicts, and obtains information from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care. The technologist develops an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status. May supervise different modalities as needed.

Requirements

Completion of formal radiographic technology training at an American Medical Association (AMA)- or Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-approved school.
At least three years of radiographic experience.
Thorough understanding of diagnostic radiographic principles.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment, with recertification as necessary.
Ability to function independently and assume department supervisor duties as needed.
Skills and knowledge in diagnostic X-rays and the ability to perform related procedures and protocols.
Ability to learn new technology and orient new technologists.
Leadership ability to direct staff and handle inter- and intradepartmental conflicts.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the diagnostic area.
Coordinate scheduling, staffing, equipment assignments, and patient flow.
Supervise and direct staff, including scheduling rotations and other assignments.
Conduct performance appraisals and recommend rewards or discipline.
Observe, evaluate, and participate in the education of students.
Assume department supervisor duties as necessary.
Perform related diagnostic radiology procedures and protocols.
Learn new technology and orient new technologists.
Provide direction to staff and handle inter- and intradepartmental conflicts.
Obtain information from patients or their responsible parties to support personalized treatment and care.
Develop an understanding of patients’ physical and emotional status.
Supervise different modalities as necessary.