Supervisor/Radiology

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Accountable for day-to-day testing activities for diagnostic imaging tests. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, supervises the work of diagnostic technologists, and ensures quality of testing procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Accountable for day-to-day testing activities for diagnostic imaging tests. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, supervises the work of diagnostic technologists, and ensures quality of testing procedures. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Accountable for day-to-day testing activities for diagnostic imaging. Plans, coordinates, and directs testing activities, ensures reliability and availability of equipment and supplies.
• Supervises the work of technologists engaged in performing diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Recommends various personnel actions including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, and corrective actions. Develops and implements processes through orientation, training and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved and demonstrated throughout their employment.
• Assists with development of budgets, monitors budgets in assigned diagnostic areas, and authorizes expenditures.
• Implements and monitors quality control programs to ensure reliability of tests, proper function of equipment, and compliance with federal and regulatory standards. Prepares and maintains records and documentation.
• Plans and schedules work ensuring distribution of assignments and adequate staffing based on workload and productivity standards.
• Provides advanced problem solving, troubleshooting, technical assistance, and instruction in assigned areas.
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, inspection readiness, and procedure manual oversight.
• Performs other administrative functions in support of department operations, as assigned.
• Performs the duties of a diagnostic technologist, as needed.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Associate's Degree Radiography

Work Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years Imaging technologist
• Supervisory or Management

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Registered Radiologic Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated clinical competencies in radiography imaging equipment and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of radiology information systems (RIS, HIS, and PACS preferred).
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as business plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of Associates, management, physicians and patients and their families.
• Ability to work without close supervision or professional guidance and to exercise independent judgment.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Supervises the diagnostic imaging technologists in the assigned area(s).

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.