Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging - Day Shift, Full-time

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health system in Fort Bragg is seeking a qualified Supervisor for the diagnostic imaging department. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a team of technologists. Candidates should have relevant degrees and certifications, as well as substantial experience in medical imaging. This opportunity provides a chance to lead in a community-focused setting known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Preferred five years' registered technologist experience.
• Required certification in ARRT(R), ARRT(CT), ARRT(MRI), or ARDMS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department.
• Coordinate all technical operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance evaluation of diagnostic imaging personnel.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Technical operations management

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master's Degree

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

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.

Job Summary

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.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' registered technologist experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification or licensure in one of the following areas: 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: Required
• Intravenous Therapy Certification: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all technical operations of the diagnostic imaging department. Ensures timely processing of all patients while prioritizing emergent procedures, minimizing patient waits and optimizing turn‑around times. 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. Performs radiologic technologist duties as needed. 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.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. 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 participates in E‑Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

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.