What are the responsibilities and job description for the XRAY Supervisor position at Parrish Medical Center?
Department:
Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging
Schedule/Status:
Varies; Full Time
Standard Hours/Week:
40
General Description:
The XRAY Supervisor reports to the Director of Diagnostic Imaging or designee. The XRAY Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of XRAY procedures and Care Partners; provision of efficient and accurate images based on patient diagnosis and oversees the operations of the XRAY Department. Responsible and accountable for department operations, fiscal/financial management, quality, service, environment of care/safety, risk management, and human resource management. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and values. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
The XRAY Supervisor reports to the Director of Diagnostic Imaging or designee. The XRAY Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of XRAY procedures and Care Partners; provision of efficient and accurate images based on patient diagnosis and oversees the operations of the XRAY Department. Responsible and accountable for department operations, fiscal/financial management, quality, service, environment of care/safety, risk management, and human resource management. Supports the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and values. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Radiology care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served evidenced by: The ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development; and understanding of how to compensate technical factors to provide an optimal clinical image for interpretation.
- Responsible for daily operations and management functions for area of responsibility. Daily prioritizes all Inpatients, Outpatients, and Emergency XRAY procedures. Maintains cleanliness and general order of the XRAY area. Responsible for the ordering/delegating of XRAY supplies ensuring appropriate levels are maintained. Responsible for ensuring supplies ordered and the evaluation of all new products within XRAY.
- Responsible for planning work schedules (i.e. On-Call, Daily and Weekend) for XRAY Care Partners. Responsible for the selection, evaluation, discipline, termination, license verification and in-service education of responsible Care Partners. Ensures competency skills, testing is complete and evaluates XRAY Care Partners during probationary and annual periods. Provides Diagnostic Imaging policy and procedure orientation as needed. Monitors XRAY Care Partners for compliance and take corrective action when necessary.
- Administers contrast agents when appropriate using established departmental criteria and XRAY guidelines for the correct agent, computer entry for charge capture and recognition of adverse patient reaction. Complete all necessary documentation related to contrast media use.
- Prepares, organizes and is responsible for the quality of all XRAY examinations presented for interpretation by Radiologists. Completes accurate and timely PACS inputs.
- Responsible for completed and accurate charging of XRAY procedures and related expenses. Monitors staff for compliance and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Interviews with patients, family members, nursing staff and physicians to collect pertinent information (patient history) to ensure an appropriate and efficient study.
- Maintains cleanliness and general order of XRAY area.
- Responsible for training other radiologic technologists in XRAY operations and oversees students rotating through the XRAY Department.
- Collaborates with the radiologist to establish XRAY protocols to optimize quality examinations. Reviews software updates by manufacturer.
- Ensures patient and personal radiation protection by ascertaining pregnancy status when indicated and practicing ALARA principles (time, distance, shielding) of dose reduction.
- Attend supervisory and staff meetings as appropriate and promote the general professional attitude and objectives of the hospital to all patients, visitors, nursing, and medical staff.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.
Requirements:
Formal Education:
Formal Education:
- Associate’s Degree or other Two-Year College equivalent required.
Work experience:
- Greater than 2 years highly preferred.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- State of Florida Radiologic Technologist License required.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT RT(R)) required.
- BCLS through the American Heart Association required.
Full Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
- Benefits Start on Day 1
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
- Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours