Supervising Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

County of Santa Clara; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in Santa Clara County as a Supervising Diagnostic Imaging Technologist. You will oversee the operations of the Diagnostic Imaging Division, ensuring high-quality patient service while supervising a dedicated team. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills in radiologic technology, along with the ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing excellent healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California certificate to practice as a radiological technologist.
• Two years of experience as a radiological technologist.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates workflow of the Diagnostic Imaging Division.
• Reviews daily workload of technologists and clerical staff.
• Conducts primary screening interviews with candidates.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Two Year Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Radiologic Technology

Computerized Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Job description

Under direction, to supervise and coordinate the operations of a major section of the Diagnostic Imaging Division of the Hospital.

Please note: All applications are required to attach proof of a valid license or certificate issued by the State of California.

This recruitment is for Supervising Diagnostic Imaging Technologist positions throughout the Santa Clara County Health System.The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used for potential vacancies located at O'Connor Hospital, Regional Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center- SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

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• Supervises, coordinates and expedites the work flow of a major section of the Diagnostic Imaging Division;
  
• Reviews and adjusts the daily workload of technologists and clerical staff;
  
• Assists subordinate technologists with difficult technique or positioning problems;
  
• Assigns examination rooms, reviews radiographs for correct technical factors and clarity of detail, and suggests ways to improve the quality;
  
• Conducts primary screening interviews with technologist and clerical candidates;
  
• Coordinates the quality control testing of diagnostic imaging equipment and related record keeping;
  
• Evaluates equipment problems and coordinates preventive maintenance and repair;
  
• Makes recommendations regarding staffing patterns and new equipment;
  
• Oversees or is directly responsible for a variety of records and periodic reports;
  
• Prepares special reports at requests of the division director;
  
• Meets with medical staff in the division and throughout the hospital to resolve problems related to diagnostic imaging patient service;
  
• Orders supplies and coordinates the inventories of the division;
  
• Assists with training of student technologists; and
  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Sufficient education, training and experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the following qualifications:

Experience Note: Normally a candidate would acquire the qualifications for this class through graduation from high school, successful completion of a recognized two year training program in radiologic technology or the equivalent, possession of a State of California certificate to practice as a radiological technologist, registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and two years of experience as a radiological technologist, which would preferably have included some experience in one or more of the following areas: cardiac catheterization, ultrasound, digital angiography, or angiography.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of supervision and training;
  
• Techniques of computerized tomography scanning and magnetic resonance imaging;
  
• General radiographic techniques, methods and equipment;
  
• Specialized diagnostic imaging principles, techniques, methods and equipment relative to one or more of the following areas: cardiac catheterization, ultrasound, angiography, or digital angiography;
  
• Structural and organic anatomy;
  
• The methods of positioning patients for radiographic and specialized diagnostic imaging procedures;
  
• Principles of photography, film processing and developing applicable to diagnostic imaging;
  
• Principles of radiation physics.
  
  Ability to:
  
• Perform complex radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures;
  
• Analyze and resolve work-related problems and conflicts under the stress of time constraints in a hectic environment;
  
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers and medical staff;
  
• Plan and organize the work of a moderately large staff;
  
• Teach, instruct and critique the work of radiological students and technologists.