Radiology Supervisor Fulltime Days

Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Radiology Supervisor that will work in conjunction with the director of Radiology, directs activities of professional and non-professional personnel in Radiology Department and provides for effective distribution and utilization of personnel. Performs a variety of imaging procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs. Participates in CQI activities. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics and neonate/infants will occasionally be treated.

What your day will look like:

• Provides leadership and supervision of the technical staff to provide for the production of high quality radiographic work.
• Provides leadership and supervision of non-technical personnel in assigned section to provide for orderly workflow and quality performance of duties.
• Assists with employee evaluations and reports problems relating to staffing, moral, work, methods, procedures and employee certification t the Director.
• Assist Director in the interviewing process and makes recommendations.
• Is responsible for all safety regulations in assigned areas of supervision. Interprets departmental and hospital rules and regulations where applicable. Reports problems to service companies and to Director
• Monitors condition, care maintenance of diagnostic radiologic equipment. Provides for documentation of problems, response time of service organization and completion of repair. Deals directly with service organizations to ensure adequate equipment care according to established parameters.
• Assigns personnel to activities within the scope of the department. Supervises and assists in providing orderly work flow which includes patient transportation, assignment to radiologic rooms and follow through to completion of procedures and dismissal of patients from department.
• Prepares and maintains duty rosters, including personnel assignments, days, off, vacation schedules, call assignments, etc.
• Responsible for the procurement, storage and routing of supplies and for room preparation. May activate at times the procurement and necessity for maintenance of equipment. Initiates orders for and receives various items of minor equipment and supplies that are necessary for the effective operation of the department.
• Participate in the administration and development of policies and procedures of the hospital and department to provide for fair and impartial application to all employees.
• Participates as necessary in a variety of tasks relative to the management of the Radiology Department such as preparation of reports, payroll, surveys, PI and special projects.
• Performs other general duties in the absence of the Director of Radiology Services and/or as assigned.
• Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns and extraneous radiation to patients.
• Responsible for safe handling of equipment and films.
• Instructs and prepares patients for radiographic and/or fluoroscopic examinations.
• Selects appropriate equipment to use for procedure.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Makes special radiographic examinations requiring special equipment and procedures such as: intravenous pyelograms, intravenous cholangiograms, bronchograms, mammograms, hysterosalpingograms, tomograms, cholangiography, arthrograms, myelograms and hip pinnings in surgery.
• Programs portable or stationary x-ray machines and makes radiograms for a variety of examinations.
• Processes x-ray film, if a darkroom technician is not available.
• Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Assists in maintaining basic records and reports.
• Assists in maintaining files.
• Assists in training of students and ancillary personnel
• Takes x-ray, CT, U/S and Angio calls according to monthly schedule after the closing of the regular department hours.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Completes all work before clocking out and leaving. This includes checking with nurses’ stations.
• Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.
• Has knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departments.
• Compiles and maintains quality assurance information for mammography, in accordance with and ACR, State of Texas Department of Health Standards, the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.

Success Factors:

• High School graduate; BS degree preferred.
• Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Certified by the State of Texas to practice and administer radiation.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of experience under a Board Certified Radiologist.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Supervisory Experience
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.