Diagnostic Procedures Technology Supervisor (Diagnostic Procedures Technology IV)

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Dental Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Sciences & Surgical Dentistry, Radiology

Job Title: Diagnostic Procedures Technology Supervisor (Diagnostic Procedures Technology IV)

Position: #211963 – Requisition: 40674

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Procedures Technology Supervisor to support the teaching and patient care missions of the Radiology unit within the Department of Diagnostic Sciences & Surgical Dentistry. This position combines formal supervision of five Diagnostic Procedures Technology employees with hands-on dental imaging, clinical and didactic instruction, and oversight of daily Oral Radiology operations.

The supervisor works closely with the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist and supports DDS, ISP, graduate students, residents, faculty, staff, and patients across multiple clinics. The role performs and teaches intraoral, panoramic, and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging; evaluates image quality; coordinates staffing and clinic coverage; maintains radiation safety and quality-assurance records; troubleshoots imaging systems and equipment; and supports scheduling, data management, research imaging, and supply operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise five Diagnostic Procedures Technology employees, including assigning work, scheduling coverage, monitoring time and leave, completing performance reviews, and participating in hiring.

• Teach DDS, ISP, graduate students, residents, faculty, and staff the proper use of dental radiology techniques, equipment, and software.

• Perform and support intraoral, panoramic, and CBCT imaging, adapting patient positioning and imaging protocols to meet diagnostic needs while minimizing radiation exposure.

• Evaluate radiographic image quality and determine when retakes are necessary under the guidance of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist.

• Coordinate radiation quality assurance, certification records, film-badge monitoring, equipment testing, infection control, and compliance with applicable safety requirements.

• Manage radiology scheduling, patient records, billing and reporting activities, and the import, export, storage, and release of radiographic images.

•  Oversee radiology supplies and equipment and support faculty research through specialized image acquisition and research data management.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally recognized for the quality of its educational programs, its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and well-being of many of Colorado’s most underserved citizens. We are invested in creating career pathways, learning and development opportunities, and developing people infrastructures to support the workforce.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

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