Optima Diagnostic Imaging (ODI) is seeking a full-time Imaging Supervisor for our Beverly Hills location. ODI is a comprehensive outpatient imaging center offering MRI, CT, Digital X-Ray, PET/CT, and Ultrasound.
The ideal candidate will have Supervisory experience leading a team of technicians overseeing day to day operations. This role requires close work with the Front Desk Supervisor to ensure best-in-class patient care and highly efficient workflows.
Responsibilities
• Oversee day to day operations of back of house.
• Monitor scans assuring high quality, and following established departmental and QA protocols using independent judgment and initiative.
• Organize work priorities and adjust as circumstances require.
• Interview, hire, schedule techs, manage performance evaluations, timecard reconciliations, staff education, coaching, development, support and promotion of customer relations, and monitoring of activities to ensure performance standards are achieved.
• Compile statistical and QA data as needed. Reviews exam for quality, providing input back to staff regarding technical factors, and need to repeat images.
• Coordinate and problem solve scheduling/patient care needs.
• Accommodate all add-ons in a timely manner. Coordinate with personnel of other departments regarding patient and/or staff related problems.
• Maintain exam protocols and or techniques to assure maximized exam quality and, as appropriate, exposure levels, minimizing the need to repeat imaging.
• Manages supplies for all modalities (e.g., contrast); make recommendations concerning the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of equipment.
• Produce high quality images as needed following established departmental and QA protocols, to include protocol parameters or proper labeling, and patient ID.
• Revise, develop, and implement departmental procedures; communicate necessary changes to affected staff and departments.
• History of strong technical expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage a team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Train and mentor staff on imaging techniques, safety protocols, and patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate interpretation of imaging results.
• Maintain accurate records of patient information, procedures performed, and results obtained.
• Stay up to date with advancements in medical imaging technology and techniques.
• Keep all team members informed regarding internal issues and external developments.
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to other's views; demonstrates ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Respond professionally under pressure.
• Assist with developing strategies to achieve individual and business unit goals. Advocate change to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Assist in preparing operating budgets and effectively analyze performance against those budgets.
• Assist with the overall financial performance of the center/department.
• Performs technologist duties to maintain technical skills and to alleviate staffing shortages (as applicable).
Qualifications
• 5 years experience as an Imaging technician
• 2 years experience as a Supervisor of Imaging technicians
• Strong knowledge of various imaging modalities including sonography, X-ray, PET, CT, and MRI
• Proficient in anatomy knowledge and physiology principles related to medical imaging
• Excellent technical skills in operating imaging equipment and software; PACS knowledge preferred
• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to effectively manage a team
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals and patient
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• CRT license/certification
• Must possess or obtain Venipuncture Certification
• American Registry of Rad Techs (Required)
• Cert Radiologic Technologist (Required)