Supervisor Diagnostic Imaging Services (Full-time Day shift in Fontana, CA)

Within a full-service Diagnostic Imaging Department, supervises the daily activities, patient flow, operations, clinical procedures and performance of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists on a regularly scheduled shift for an assigned work area/unit such as, but not limited to, diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, contract studies, special procedures, mammography, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI. Integrates assigned areas/units administrative and clinical services, processes and procedures with departmental and organizational business goals/objectives.

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.


• Schedules Technologists and patients/exams/procedures and assigns daily work.


• Reviews clinical tests, documentation, records and procedures for quality and in assigned area monitors work and clinical processes, procedures and systems to ensure quality, patient care and clinical standards/goals are achieved.


• Assists in the design and implementation and improvement of a department-wide quality management/assurance program.


• Supervises daily work procedures and performance of D.I. Technologists.


• Monitors and reviews performance of staff and participates in formal performance evaluation procedure with appropriate departmental manager.


• Quality checks radiographs/film for diagnostic quality.


• Analyzes D.I. Technology administrative and clinical procedures, processes and systems in terms of quality, cost, efficiency and productivity metrics and makes appropriate recommendations to modify/improve.


• Implements/monitors policies, procedures standards and clinical protocols in order to ensure quality patient care.


• Monitors and reports compliance on an on-going basis.


• Ensures compliance with TJC, NCQA, MQSA, and other applicable local, state and national standards, requirements and regulations.


• Addresses and resolves patient complaints/issues.


• Ensures that supplies, tech and radiation generating equipment are utilized safely and in accordance with all departmental, organizational, local, state and federal radiation control/safety/protection requirements.


• Implements and monitors radiation safety program in order to minimize radiation exposure and prevent unnecessary exposure.


• Conducts regular and special radiation surveys in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.


• Develops timely and accurate work load, statistical and operating reports and makes appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and utilization of staff, equipment and materials.


• Resolves on a first level human resources and labor relations issues.


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience as a staff technologist in an acute care hospital.

• Associate of Arts or Science degree in Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Ultrasound from an AMA approved school OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) AND American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography

OR

• Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)

OR

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

OR

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

OR

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

• Specific certification in any of the disciplines maybe required as determined by the hiring manager.


• Experience supervising and/or reviewing the clinical work performed by D.I. Technologists.


• Demonstrated ability to utilize communication, inter-personal, labor relations and work planning skills.


• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable local, state and federal regulatory and radiation safety standards and requirements.


• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• Supervisory experience in managing the CT or MRI department is preferred.

Notes:

• Manages operations and ACR accreditation/regulatory requirements at all SBC area locations.


• Rotational weekend coverage is required.