What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging position at Adventist Health?
In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901. We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas. The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries. There is something for everyone in this scenic community.
Job Summary:
Supervises the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department, including patient services, personnel, scheduling, finance and equipment. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols. Exercises independent judgment when recruiting, training, coaching, supervising and responsibly directing assigned staff.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Five years' registered technologist experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certification or licensure in one of the following areas: ARRT(R) or ARRT(CT) or ARRT(MRI) or ARRT(M), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with ARDMS or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required
- Intravenous Therapy Certification: Preferred
- ARRT-Radiography (ARRT-R) or ARRT-Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT) or ARRT-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI) or ARRT-Mammography (ARRT-M) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates all technical operations of the diagnostic imaging department. Ensures timely processing of all patients while prioritizing emergent procedures, minimizing patient waits and optimizing turn-around times. Monitors and directs the Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
- Supervises diagnostic imaging personnel, including recruiting, hiring, orientation, training and development, scheduling and regular performance evaluation. Ensures optimum levels of staffing in accordance with hospital productivity targets. Performs radiologic technologist duties as needed. Conducts regular staff meetings and manages departmental committees and projects as directed.
- Manages quality assurance and evaluates new business opportunities and management approaches. Recommends improved medical imaging protocols and designs and implements performance improvement programs as needed. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.
- Assists in strategic resource planning and develops, implements and oversees department salary, operation and capital budgets.
- Researches and recommends new technologies and equipment to increase departmental productivity.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
