X-ray Supervisor

Patient First•Stafford, VA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The X-ray Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all X-ray Technicians, ensuring quality work and adherence to state specifications. This role involves administrative duties, direct patient care, equipment maintenance, and staff management. The supervisor acts as a liaison between technicians, physicians, and management, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires a strong understanding of X-ray procedures, PACS, DR, and medical record systems, as well as excellent customer service and teamwork skills. Flexibility in work location and availability is also expected.

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
Ensuring X-ray Techs deliver quality technical performance
Ensuring appropriate x-rays are ordered and communicating with the PACS Administrator as needed
Understanding how to process 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