Diagnostic Imaging Svcs Sup
Qualifications: Associate of Arts or Science degree in Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Ultrasound from an AMA approved school or equivalent clinical experience. Certification as Radiologic Technologist (CRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant clinical experience as a staff Technologist in an acute care hospital; previous 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.Preferred Qualifications: CPR certification.Duties: Supervises clerical and administrative support staff. Coordinates the daily workflow for the administrative support team. Evaluates departmental functions, provides efficient analysis and training, as necessary to ensure quality completion of work. Drafts, edits and maintains the daily /monthly work schedules. Reviews, edits and approves time cards. Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports as required. Develops and evaluates policies and procedures for the administrative functions of the office. Prepares meeting minutes that reflect the activities of the department. Creates action plans and follows through on other duties as assigned. 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 ongoing basis; ensures compliance with JCAHO, 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. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer. Notes: This is a Full-time position working rotating weekends and call. This is a Repost of RI.0900909.