Supervisor Radiology

LVHN; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a supervisor to oversee diagnostic imaging, ensure adherence to department policies, and manage staff quality standards in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role involves supervising technologists, coordinating scheduling and payroll, and driving continuous improvement in imaging services across the department.

Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma or equivalent in medical imaging.
• Licensed or registry-related qualifications as listed (RT/RN/RDMS) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures as outlined by the technologist job description.
• Supervise technologists during workflows, procedures, protocols, and customer service standards.
• Manage staff scheduling and payroll for the department.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and quality control of equipment.
• Assist in evaluations, competencies and continuing education for imaging staff.
• Oversee orientation and training for technologists and support staff; provide coaching.
• Implement new departmental imaging protocols and procedures.
• Assist Director in addressing staffing, morale, schedules, patient feedback, and department concerns.

Skills

BLS certification

Staff training

Team leadership

Problem solving

Confidential information handling

Education

Technical School Diploma

CAHEA diagnostic medical sonography diploma

Associate's Degree in medical imaging

RN or Nursing program degree

Tools

Radiology equipment operation

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Supervises and coordinates the activities of staff, Performs high-quality diagnostic imaging, and monitors adherence to all departmental policies and procedures as it relates to the imaging modality of supervision. Performs and oversees all specific factors associated with maintaining department quality standards, in addition to maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies as they relate to the imaging modality. Manages the oversight of supply inventory, quality control, equipment maintenance and assists in orientation, training and evaluation of all technical and support staff. Delivers a high quality of patient care and customer service to promote patient satisfaction.

Job Duties

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures as outlined on the technologist job description in the imaging modality of assigned responsibility.
• Supervise technologists during performance of established work flows, procedures, protocols, and customer service standards.
• Assumes staff scheduling and payroll responsibilities for the department.
• Ensures preventative maintenance and quality control activities on all equipment are maintained.
• Assists in performance evaluations, competencies and continuing education for all imaging staff in accordance to hospital/departmental standards.
• Oversees orientation and training for technologists and support staff, providing coaching/mentoring.
• Implements new departmental imaging protocols and/or procedures.
• Assists the Director in mediation of unresolved issues related to staffing, morale, schedules, patient feedback, discipline and other imaging department concerns

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma Graduated from an accredited medical imaging program or
• Specialized Diploma Graduate of approved CAHEA school of diagnostic medical sonography or certification program or
• Associate's Degree Graduated from a medical imaging school or
• Associate's Degree Graduated from a School of Nursing or Nursing Program
• 2 years experience in specific area of registry.
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family and physicians.
• Ability to think logically, organize time and resources effectively and handle stress.
• Ability to train staff, influence and develop others and foster team-work.
• Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the technology of safely and effectively using radiation producing equipment.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire or
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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