Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Glendale is seeking a manager to supervise the diagnostic imaging department, coordinating patient flow, staff, scheduling, budgeting and equipment. The role requires leadership of radiology personnel and ensuring HIPAA compliance while optimizing RIS/PACS operations.

The position emphasizes adherence to local, state and federal regulations, staff development and continuous process improvements within a Magnet-designated health system.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Five years' registered technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all technical operations of the diagnostic imaging department.
• Ensures timely processing of all patients and prioritizes emergent procedures.
• Manages RIS/PACS, maintains image data integrity and HIPAA compliance.
• Supervises imaging personnel including recruitment, training and scheduling.
• Develops budgets and oversees department finances and capital planning.
• Oversees quality improvements and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Staff leadership

Scheduling

RIS/PACS

HIPAA compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

5 years RT experience

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

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.

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