Imaging Technical Supervisor

Hchcares; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education scholarships

Generous paid days off (PDO)

Employer funded pension

Job summary

HCHCares in New Castle, IN seeks a supervisory Imaging Department leader to oversee daily operations, ensure efficient patient flow, and support Radiologic Technologists. The role includes coordinating with departments, maintaining exam quality, and acting as imaging director in the absence of the director.

You will supervise staff, monitor radiographs for standards, manage WINRAD system, and mentor Rad Tech students, while communicating with patients and families and partnering with physicians

Qualifications

• Complete understanding of anatomy, physiology, physics, radiation protection, principles of radiographic exposure, and radiographic positioning normally acquired through completion of an approved program of Medical X-ray Technology and ARRT registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and overall efficiency of the departmental operations.
• Coordinate with Radiologic Technologists and other departments for scheduling and services.
• Assist staff technologists with difficult cases.
• Monitor the quality and adequacy of radiographs according to standards.
• Consult with radiologists, ordering physicians and nurses regarding changes in exams or patient’s condition.
• Oversee use of WINRAD teleradiography system.
• Supervise and instruct Rad Tech students as required.
• Communicate with patients and families as needed.
• Oversee day-to-day staff scheduling.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Radiologic technology knowledge

Medical terminology

Quality control

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Medical X-ray Technology program

ARRT certification/registration

Tools

WINRAD teleradiography system

Job description

Works under general supervision in supervising the daily operations of the Imaging Department. Coordinates and controls the flow of patients to ensure maximum efficiency of the department's resources. Consults with Radiologic Technologists on various daily problems, referring major concerns to Director. Actively monitors and evaluates quality of radiographs, requesting examinations be repeated when quality does not meet standards. Performs Staff Radiologic Technologist duties and acts in the capacity of Director of Imaging in his/her absence.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient flow and overall efficiency of the departmental operations.
• Communicates and works closely with other departments for scheduling and services.
• Assists staff technologists with difficult cases.
• Monitors the quality and adequacy of radiographs according to specific standards.
• Consults with radiologists, ordering physicians and nurses regarding changes in exams or patient's condition.
• Oversees use of WINRAD teleradiography system.
• Supervises and instructs Rad Tech students as required.
• Communicates with patients and families as needed.
• Responsible for overseeing day-to-day staff scheduling.

Qualifications

• Work requires a complete understanding of anatomy, physiology, physics, radiation protection, principles of radiographic exposure, and radiographic positioning which is normally acquired through completion of anapproved program of Medical X-ray Technology as well as registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Must be certified as a Diagnostic Radiation Machine Operator by the State of Indiana.
• Work requires a complete knowledge of the operations of a Imaging department as well as a thorough understanding of Hospital procedures which is normally acquired after five (5) years experience as a StaffRadiologic Technologist and two (2) years of supervisory experience within some area of an Imaging/Radiology department.

The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.

Benefits

We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include:

• Continuing education scholarships
• Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
• Employer funded pension

Working Hours

- Full-Time - Primarily day shift; however, hours may vary depending on departmental needs and operational requirements