X-ray Supervisor

Patient First•Silver Spring, MD

4d•$40 - $44

About The Position

The X-ray Supervisor oversees X-ray Techs and ensures they are qualified, perform quality work, and follow required procedures. The role combines administrative and supervisory responsibilities with performing X-ray technician work as directed. It supports the center’s clinical operations, including imaging, patient care, and treatment-area duties, and may serve as a Patient First representative for the DMS or Medical Director when they are absent. The position maintains X-ray department records, quality assurance, equipment, and supplies; coordinates staffing schedules and performance evaluations; and conducts interviews and training. It also requires patient-centered service, adherence to radiation and workplace safety procedures, teamwork, and flexibility to work at any center when needed. Breaks and meal times may be interrupted for patient care and center operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 to ensure responsibilities are completed and quality work is performed.
Perform administrative duties and work as an X-ray Tech as directed.
Ensure X-ray Techs meet state specifications and deliver 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 promptly.
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.
Act as a Patient First representative for the DMS or Medical Director in their absence to help ensure smooth center operations.
Implement safety procedures for patients, self, and staff to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure 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.
Follow 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, recognizing that breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted for patient care and center operations.
Operate, use, and maintain medical and office equipment as trained.
Foster teamwork in a positive and professional atmosphere.
Provide positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
Work at any center when needed because of a staffing issue, center emergency, or 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.
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.