X-ray Supervisor

Patient First • Chesapeake, VA

13d • $37 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The X-ray Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all X-ray Technicians, ensuring the quality and completion of their work. This role involves administrative duties, functioning as an X-ray Tech when needed, and ensuring compliance with state specifications for technicians. The supervisor will manage image processing, PACS archiving, and address physician requests. They will also assist with patient care, maintain various logs and records, and act as a representative for leadership in their absence. Safety procedures for radiation exposure are paramount, as is maintaining the quality assurance of the X-ray department and its equipment. The role includes staff management, training, and ensuring adherence to company policies. The supervisor must be adaptable, willing to work at any center if needed, and foster a positive team environment while providing excellent customer service. They will also be responsible for operating and maintaining medical equipment and understanding the medical record system.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Registered member of American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required or graduate of approved Limited Radiologic Technologist program
• Licensed, if required in the state of employment
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and 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 required
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Must provide the highest quality medical care and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Supervising all X-ray Techs to ensure all responsibilities are completed and quality work is performed
• Functioning as an administrator and working as an X-ray Tech as directed
• Ensuring that X-ray Techs are qualified under state specifications and deliver quality technical performance
• Ensuring appropriate x-rays are ordered and communicating with the PACS Administrator as needed
• Processing images using DR and archiving images through PACS
• Addressing Physician requests with respect and in a timely manner
• Assisting with treatment area duties, including triage and patient care, while providing exceptional customer service
• Maintaining the X-ray Conversation Book, checklists (X-ray, CPR, Center Appearance and Cleaning), Quality Control, Radiation Monitoring Records, and State QA Book
• Understanding and using the Daily Log, X-Ray Listing, Medical Records Needing Review, and X-Ray Status Listing
• Acting as a Patient First representative for the DMS or Medical Director in their absence to ensure smooth operation of the center
• Implementing safety procedures for patients, self, and staff to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation, as well as addressing radiation badge safety
• Maintaining quality assurance for all X-ray Techs in the X-ray Department and keeping records of all outside studies ordered by Patient First
• Obtaining quality x-rays using correct positioning, markers, and technical factors
• Maintaining integrity of all equipment and supplies in the X-ray Department
• Submitting monthly x-ray staffing schedules and performance evaluations for the X-ray Department
• Conducting interviews and training new staff
• Ensuring that all required documents are read and understood by X-ray Techs
• Cleaning work area, performing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines, and completing other maintenance assignments as directed
• Adhering to established Patient First policies and procedures
• Ensuring the safety of patients when using wheelchairs, stools, and other equipment
• Understanding and using the medical record system, including registration, processing of the patient, and medical records and hardware or software problems
• Attending staff meetings as directed
• Being available as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time for patient care and to maintain center operations
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
• Fostering teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
• Willing to work at any center due to a staffing issue, center emergency, or a reduction of work
• Completing 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
• Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED