Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging, Day Shift, Full-time

Adventist Health; Little River (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County seeks a capable leader to supervise the diagnostic imaging department, ensuring high-quality patient services, staffing, budgets and equipment operations.

The ideal candidate coordinates RIS/PACS, enforces HIPAA compliance, and directs staff training and performance evaluations in a compliant, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience; ARRT(R)/ARRT(CT)/ARRT(MRI)/ARRT(M) or NMTCB as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• ARRT/NMTCB certification mandatory for leadership of diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department, including patient services, personnel, scheduling, finance and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.
• Recruits, trains, coaches and supervises imaging staff; oversees quality and performance improvement programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Scheduling

HIPAA compliance

RIS/PACS management

Recruiting & training

Education

ARRT certification (CT/MRI/MT) or NMTCB/Nuclear Medicine tech

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Supervises the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department, including patient services, personnel, scheduling, finance and equipment. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols. Exercises independent judgment when recruiting, training, coaching, supervising and responsibly directing assigned staff.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: ARRT(R) or ARRT(CT) or ARRT(MRI) or ARRT(M), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with ARDMS or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Coordinates all technical operations of the diagnostic imaging department. Monitors and directs the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations. Supervises diagnostic imaging personnel, including recruiting, hiring, orientation, training and development, scheduling and regular performance evaluation. Ensures optimum levels of staffing in accordance with hospital productivity targets. Conducts regular staff meetings and manages departmental committees and projects as directed. Manages quality assurance and evaluates new business opportunities and management approaches. Recommends improved medical imaging protocols and designs and implements performance improvement programs as needed. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols. Assists in strategic resource planning and develops, implements and oversees department salary, operation and capital budgets. Researches and recommends new technologies and equipment to increase departmental productivity. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.