Supervisor, Radiology - Nuclear Medicine (Hiring Immediately)

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy thats served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. Its our passion.

Supervises, organizes and coordinates the clinical and technical aspects of services rendered to ensure the delivery of timely and quality services.

Education :

Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging program in :

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

Prefer a Bachelors Degree in health care field.

Experience :

Must have four (4) years of progressive responsibility in Radiology operations, including knowledge of procedures, workflow within assigned Radiology area, quality monitoring, and general operational troubleshooting.

Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

If hired in Nuclear Medicine (NM) and / or PET / CT- 70610 & 70670 :

CPR Certification

In any department, all positions must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card or obtain certification during initial orientation at Parkland from one of the following :

Skills or Special Abilities

Must successfully understand Radiology Operations, demonstrated by understanding workflow, requirements, and staff logistics.

Must have time management skills with demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects and assignments.

Must be able to demonstrate good phone etiquette, interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills.

Must be able to assess and or determine process flow requirements that will lead to improved patient flow / staffing.

Must be able to demonstrates independent judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills when appropriate.

Responsibilities

1. Functions as a leader / expert in appropriate modality or multiple modalities. Assists in the selection, training, and supervision for assigned staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers. Responsible for operational practices that deliver effective and efficient services and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Collaborates with medical staff and administration to assess operations and evaluate quality. Identifies and analyzes work processes implementing appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency and patient access.

2. Upholds policies and procedures, conducts appraisals and progressive discipline reports. Responds to patient safety posts and investigations within established department expectations. Responds to inquiries, calls, emails in a timely and professional manner. Communicates shift hand off regarding workflow issues with equipment or pending exams with oncoming staff. Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads. Communicates changes and provides operational guidance to staff as needed.

3. Responsible for effective fiscal management of assigned areas in the Radiology-Clinical Support division, ensuring appropriate use of department resources. Utilizes benchmarks for staffing levels. Demonstrates ability to flex resources to changing volume and acuity requirements.

4. Identifies achievable initiatives to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external) satisfaction. Responsible for monitoring satisfaction results as appropriate to ensure the support of the overall goals of radiology and the mission of Parkland. Assists in meeting or exceeding annual patient satisfaction goals established by radiology leadership and Parkland.

5. Monitors and ensures QC / QA compliance with all relevant laws, state and federal regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements, hospital and departmental standards for safety, infection control and equipment performance. Provides timely access to equipment, supplies, and logistical support to the Information Technology, Bio Medical, Clinical Engineering and Medical Physicists departments. Facilitates / follow-up with repairs and maintenance as needed on equipment and supplies. Troubleshoots system and equipment issues as needed.

6. Provide patient care as a Technologist when appropriate; responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing basic and / or complex procedures on assigned patients to ensure that scanning needs are met. Review phys