Supervisor - Nuclear Medicine

UMass Memorial Health•San Jose, CA

11d•$87,277 - $157,082•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Coordinates and supervises assigned functions within the area of responsibility including clinical and support areas, and personnel with the modality. Monitor the QC of equipment, QA of the image quality, and staff compliance with the standard department imaging protocols. Work in coordination with other Radiology leads and Supervisors to insure integrated operation within all functional areas.

Requirements

Associates Degree or specialized training equal to a two-year college degree.
Valid MA license in Radiology from the Department of Public Health.
Primary and advanced registration through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Additional post-primary certification as required for each modality as required - CT scan, etc.
BLS/CPR certification.
3 to 5 years of technical experience.
Previous experience or demonstrated ability in management and supervisory responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to participate in teaching and performing all facets of Radiology including the regulatory requirements of the ACR, DPH and FDA for quality control.
Proficiency in using equipment and software.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be self directed.
Previous experience with positive public relations, must be organized and diplomatic.
Must have independent problem solving ability, ability to set priorities.
ARRT and Massachusetts State License required.
Certification by NMTCB and/or ARRT for Nuclear Medicine required.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises assigned personnel on Medical Center campuses and affiliated satellites as required and directed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, payroll, performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
Reviews and reports to the Director on monthly budgetary variances for cost centers and makes recommendations for maintaining budgets in the areas of staffing, supplies and volume
Participates in annual budget development and makes recommendations for the areas managed. Manages activities to assure financial goals are met. May participate in the preparation of budget and variance reports, as well as chargemasters for coding and billing of exams.
Investigates and recommends new products, equipment and methods that will contribute to greater cost efficiency and higher quality of services.
Reviews patient schedule and backlogs on a regular basis and makes appropriate changes to ensure acceptable appointment availability.
Provides support and training to clinical areas that utilize the services of the department to ensure patient compliance.
Functions as a technical resource to peers, through demonstration of expert knowledge of department protocols, procedures, and image quality. Plans, develops, reviews, and documents training and educational programs for all personnel, including new employee orientation, annual safety training, SOP training, technical training, QI training, and computer training.
Reviews and updates department imaging protocols annually. Reviews, evaluates, and monitors proficiency testing programs to ensure the adequate evaluation of test systems, methods, and competency of personnel. Implements and tracks a formal staff competency evaluation program.
Performs imaging exams following departmental protocols, as needed. Act as a resource/consultant for member facilities.
Assists with department preceptors, provide training and technical assistance, and assists in monitoring progress of orientees.
Responsible for staff schedules for holiday rotation, on call and vacation to ensure adequate coverage of their department.
Participates in interviewing potential employees, orientation, education, performance appraisals, disciplinary process, updating policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies. Reports equipment problems, facility problems and provides a safe and clean work area for staff.
Distributes and monitors the flow of work for an assigned group of employees. Provides training and technical assistance to employees within the assigned work area. Assists in assuring that assigned employees are provided with appropriate resources, materials, and methods.
Supervises assigned personnel including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
Coordinates the assignment of tasks and helps resolve technical and operational problems. Evaluates the impact of solutions to ensure goals are achieved.
Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the staff for effective teamwork and motivation and fosters the effective integration of efforts with system-wide initiatives.
Encourages and supports diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
Integrates diversity into departmental objectives, such as hiring, promotions, training, vendor selections, etc.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission, DPH, etc. Develops and maintains procedures necessary to meet regulatory requirements.
Ensures that department complies with hospital established policies, quality assurance programs, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
Ensures adequate equipment and supplies for department.
Develops and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Ensures compliance to all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Performs similar or related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions.