X-ray Supervisor

Patient First•Mechanicsburg, PA

13d

About The Position

The X-ray Supervisor supervises X-ray Techs and ensures their work meets quality and state qualification requirements. The role also functions as an administrator and performs X-ray Tech duties as directed. The supervisor supports patient care and center operations, maintains department records and quality assurance, promotes radiation safety, and helps ensure professional, friendly service. The position may require working at any center to address staffing issues, emergencies, or reductions in work.

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.
Commitment to providing the highest quality medical care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Supervise X-ray Techs to ensure responsibilities are completed and quality work is performed.
Function as an administrator and work as an X-ray Tech as directed.
Ensure X-ray Techs meet state qualifications 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, 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 support 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 department performance evaluations.
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-system 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.
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.