X-ray Supervisor

Patient First•Silver Spring, MD

About The Position

The X-ray Supervisor oversees the X-ray Department and its technicians, ensuring qualified staff, high-quality technical performance, appropriate imaging, and compliance with safety and quality-assurance procedures. The role combines administrative and supervisory duties with performing X-ray technician work as directed. It also supports treatment-area operations and patient care, represents the DMS or Medical Director when they are absent, and helps ensure smooth center operations. The position maintains department records, schedules, evaluations, equipment, and supplies; interviews and trains staff; and supports the center’s medical-record systems and equipment. The supervisor provides professional, friendly service to patients and colleagues, adheres to Patient First policies, and may work at any center because of staffing needs, emergencies, or reduced work. Breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted for patient care and center operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Registered member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or graduate of an approved Limited Radiologic Technologist program.
Licensed if required in the state of employment.
Ability to hear pages, bells, and the phone system.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 7 hours at a time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Adequate verbal, written, and typed communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Must provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Supervise X-ray Techs and ensure responsibilities are completed and quality work is performed.
Perform administrator duties and work as an X-ray Tech as directed.
Ensure X-ray Techs meet state qualification specifications and provide quality technical performance.
Ensure appropriate X-rays are ordered and communicate with the PACS Administrator as needed.
Process images using DR and archive images through PACS.
Address Physician requests respectfully and in a timely manner.
Assist with treatment-area duties, including triage and patient care, while providing exceptional customer service.
Maintain the X-ray Conversation Book, X-ray, CPR, Center Appearance and Cleaning checklists, Quality Control records, Radiation Monitoring Records, and State QA Book.
Use the Daily Log, X-Ray Listing, Medical Records Needing Review, and X-Ray Status Listing.
Represent the DMS or Medical Director as a Patient First representative in their absence to ensure smooth center operations.
Implement radiation-safety procedures for patients, self, and staff, and address radiation badge safety.
Maintain quality assurance for X-ray Techs and records of outside studies ordered by Patient First.
Obtain quality X-rays using correct positioning, markers, and technical factors.
Maintain the integrity of X-ray Department equipment and supplies.
Submit monthly X-ray staffing schedules and performance evaluations for the department.
Conduct interviews and train new staff.
Ensure X-ray Techs read and understand all required documents.
Clean the work area, perform biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and complete other maintenance assignments as directed.
Adhere to established Patient First policies and procedures.
Ensure patient safety when using wheelchairs, stools, and other equipment.
Use the medical record system, including patient registration and processing, and address medical-record hardware or software problems.
Attend staff meetings as directed.
Be available as needed, including when breaks or mealtimes are interrupted for patient care or center operations.
Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
Foster teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere and provide positive, warm, and friendly service.
Work at any center as needed because of staffing issues, a center emergency, or a reduction of work.
Complete other duties as directed.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Disability, life, and long-term care insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid Annual Leave.
Volunteer Time Off Pay.
Bereavement Leave.
Emergency Leave Bank.
Overtime pay.
Holiday pay and double-time compensation for holidays worked.
Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family.
Recruitment bonus.
Patient Care Performance bonus for center employees.
Weekend bonus for center employees.