Supv, Technologist

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Technologist

STATUS: Full time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626

DEPARTMENT: Diagnostic Imaging Central Support

SCHEDULE: Days, Mon-Fri, 8am-430pm

SUMMARY

Plans, directs and supervises Specialty Radiologic Technologists. Maintains multi-modality radiologic services in accordance with established hospital, Federal and State standards, assists radiologist with difficult procedures and performs general technical duties when workload is heavy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures compliance for current licensure/certification on all staff.

• Maintains accountability for patient throughout and image quality in assigned supervisory areas.

• Attends Leadership meetings and cascades information to staff.

• Responsible for participating in the interview process and making recommendation for hiring of staff as needed.

• Performs Annual Performance appraisals and ensures mandatory in-services are completed within set time frame.

• Technologists are trained and provided with current updated procedural changes.

• Maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital process and procedure. Equipment malfunctions are reported immediately to the direct report and service personnel.

• Responsible for assigning studies to technologists and coordinating staff availability with other supervisors.

• Responsible for the imaging procedures of all patients in all areas as needed.

• Supervises employees on all shifts and assures that all duties are performed.

• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the RIS/PACS.

• Calls preliminary reports to doctor’s offices or nursing floors at the request of the Radiologist.

• Responsible for reviewing and sign off for overtime submitted by staff.

• Excellent customer service behaviors will be expected and employees held accountable thereof.

• Performs exams and other duties within the scope of licensure (either XR or US).

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of clinical experience in an accredited imaging modality (e.g., Radiography, Ultrasound/Sonography, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, or related field)

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XR, CT, MRI, Mammography:

• 2 year college degree or equivalent

Sonography:

• 4 year college degree or equivalent

Nuclear Medicine:

• 4 year college degree or equivalent

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• XR, CT, MRI, Mammography

• ARRT certification

• NYS license

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Sonography:

• RDMS registered

Nuclear Medicine:

• NMTCB certification

• NYS license ​

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of clinical experience in an accredited imaging modality (e.g., Radiography, Ultrasound/Sonography, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, or related field)

• Prior supervisory experience

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RTC - Radiologic Technologist certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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