Supervisor Diagnostic Imaging Services

Kaiser Permanente; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Ontario, California seeks a Supervisor in Diagnostic Imaging Services to oversee technologists, supervise daily operations, and ensure quality and safety across imaging modalities. The role includes staffing, coordinating exams, and enforcing regulatory standards to deliver high-quality patient care.

The position requires leadership experience in a hospital imaging department, attention to process improvement, and strong communication with cross-functional teams within

Qualifications

• Experience supervising Diagnostic Imaging staff.
• Strong knowledge of radiologic safety and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to analyze workflows and improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists across assigned unit.
• Schedule technologists, patients, exams, and procedures.
• Monitor quality control and clinical processes for standards.
• Participate in department-wide quality management program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
• Provide performance feedback and participate in evaluations.
• Develop workload and reporting for productivity metrics.
• Address patient concerns and manage HR issues.

Job description

Job Summary:

Within a full-service Diagnostic Imaging Department, supervises the daily activities, patient flow, operations, clinical procedures and performance of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists on a regularly scheduled shift for an assigned work area/unit such as, but not limited to, diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, contract studies, special procedures, mammography, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI. Integrates assigned areas/units administrative and clinical services, processes and procedures with departmental and organizational business goals/objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

• Schedules Technologists and patients/exams/procedures and assigns daily work.

• Reviews clinical tests, documentation, records and procedures for quality and in assigned area monitors work and clinical processes, procedures and systems to ensure quality, patient care and clinical standards/goals are achieved.

• Assists in the design and implementation and improvement of a department-wide quality management/assurance program.

• Supervises daily work procedures and performance of D.I. Technologists.

• Monitors and reviews performance of staff and participates in formal performance evaluation procedure with appropriate departmental manager.

• Quality checks radiographs/film for diagnostic quality.

• Analyzes D.I. Technology administrative and clinical procedures, processes and systems in terms of quality, cost, efficiency and productivity metrics and makes appropriate recommendations to modify/improve.

• Implements/monitors policies, procedures standards and clinical protocols in order to ensure quality patient care.

• Monitors and reports compliance on an on-going basis.

• Ensures compliance with TJC, NCQA, MQSA, and other applicable local, state and national standards, requirements and regulations.

• Addresses and resolves patient complaints/issues.

• Ensures that supplies, tech and radiation generating equipment are utilized safely and in accordance with all departmental, organizational, local, state and federal radiation control/safety/protection requirements.

• Implements and monitors radiation safety program in order to minimize radiation exposure and prevent unnecessary exposure.

• Conducts regular and special radiation surveys in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.

• Develops timely and accurate work load, statistical and operating reports and makes appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and utilization of staff, equipment and materials.

• Resolves on a first level human resources and labor relations issues.

• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

  Basic Qualifications:

  Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience as a staff technologist in an acute care hospital.

• Associate of Arts or Science degree in Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Ultrasound from an AMA approved school OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) AND American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography

  OR

• Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)

  OR

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

  OR

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

  OR

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  Additional Requirements:

• Specific certification in any of the disciplines maybe required as determined by the hiring manager.

• Experience supervising and/or reviewing the clinical work performed by D.I. Technologists.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize communication, inter-personal, labor relations and work planning skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal regulatory and radiation safety standards and requirements.

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience in managing MRI department is preferred.

  Notes:

  • Manages the operations of Ontario MRI and Rad Assistants.

  • Will work at Fontana as needed.

  • Rotational weekends and call coverage is required.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Supervisor Diagnostic Imaging Services

LOCATION: Ontario, California

REQNUMBER: 1429570

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.