X-Ray Technologist Area Supervisor
Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Byers
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
How You'll Make an Impact: Performs radiologic procedures and
serves as supervisor in a designated market or geographical area.
What You'll Do: Supervisory and Administrative Responsibilities
Develops the staff schedule for all technologists in the designated
areas/states. Oversees the portable x-ray technologists'
performance in the area/market according to company policies,
procedures, protocols and expectations. Provides general
supervision and guidance to direct reports. Be reasonably available
and accessible to direct reports outside of his/her own scheduled
shifts. Performs general guidance for x-ray technologists in the
region, including coaching, counseling, communicating job
expectations; planning, monitoring, addressing quality and
performance issues, appraising, and recommending improvements.
Assists with hiring and training of x-ray technologists in the
market, including interviewing, training, and orientation of new
staff. Processes bi-weekly time sheets for direct reports and
reviews and approves PTO requests in the market. Conducts annual
and periodic performance reviews for x-ray technologists in the
market according to company policies. Serves as a local market/area
contact for the coordination of equipment maintenance and repairs,
vehicle management, and supplies. Meet performance goals and
metrics established for the market. Participates in management
meetings, leadership development training and other company events.
Serves as an account contact for clients in the market and supports
new business development and marketing activities in the market as
directed. Responds to client and patient questions, concerns and
complaint tickets in the market, Participates as a standing member
of the company compliance team and assists with state and federal
surveys, including preparation of survey documents, uploading
compliance documents into survey preparedness folders on a regular
basis, and participates before and during state and federal surveys
and inspections. Serve as a local Radiation Safety Officer (R.S.O.)
in the designated areas/states with tasks to maintain compliance
with Company, State and Federal radiation safety procedures and
protocols, including, but not limited to managing periodic
dosimeter distributions and collections, performing annual
protective lead and shielding integrity testing, image reject
reporting, ensuring that x-ray equipment is regular tested,
calibrated, serviced, and maintained, ensuring that all x-ray
generators are registered with the state at all times, ensuring
that the list of x-ray equipment is kept up to date, and other
related tasks as assigned. Performs other related supervisory and
administrative duties and special projects as assigned. Works
actively to maintain communication and involvement of the
supervising physician. Estimated time performing supervisory and
administrative responsibilities: 20% X-Ray Technologist
Responsibilities
- Travel by automobile as directed to perform portable x-rays and
EKG exams in a variety of settings, including nursing homes,
assisted living facilities, correctional institutions, residential
homes, and other patient locations.
- Follow all company policies, procedures and protocols while
performing diagnostic imaging exams.
- Collect and verify all required order documentation and patient
information prior to procedures.
- Prepare & position patient for diagnostic imaging exams.
- Operate portable radiologic equipment at patient's bedside or
other designated exam settings.
- Determine exposure factors based on height, weight, portion of
body involved and degree on penetration required.
- Demonstrate safe work practices appropriate to position;
including safe driving, radiation safety and ALARA principles,
infection control, use of appropriate personal protective
equipment; safe operation of x-ray generators and associated
equipment, vehicle loading/unloading of x-ray equipment, safely
moving portable x-ray units during patient visits, and other
activities associated with performing the responsibilities as a
portable x-ray technologist. Prepare images for reading by
radiologist or requesting physician.
- Process images and review images for diagnostic quality prior
to transmission.
- Transmit images and all required associated documentation in a
timely manner according to company protocols.
- Complete all forms and maintain records, visit logs, and
reports of work performed according to standard protocols.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment; assist
with troubleshooting and problem solving of equipment and systems
as directed by Company management or Service Department personnel.
What You Need:
- Meet all state-specific and federal requirements to perform
portable x-rays, including one or more of the following:
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist RT (R)
- Limited Scope X-ray Operator - in accordance with
State-specific requirements
- State x-ray license (if applicable)
- Has a valid state-issued driver's license and maintains a good
driving record.
- Passes required background check(s).
- Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and
verbally.
- Must demonstrate proficient computer skills to perform required
duties.
- Acts professionally, exhibits a friendly, caring and positive
attitude when interacting with management, employees, patients,
patient's family, nurses, providers, client staff and other
stakeholders.
- Is reliable, dependable, and ethical.
- Able to maintain a flexible schedule to meet supervisory
responsibilities
- Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs
easily
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
Who We Are: At DispatchHealth, we're building the world's largest
in-home care system to deliver trusted and compassionate care to
all. We offer on-demand acute care and an advanced level of medical
care for people of all ages in the comfort of their own homes. Our
emergency medicine and internal medicine trained medical teams are
equipped with all the tools necessary to treat common to complex
injuries and illnesses. We works closely with payers, providers,
health systems, EMS, employer groups, and others to deliver care in
the home to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, hospital
stays, and readmissions. Acute Care medical teams are available
seven days a week, evenings, and holidays and can be requested
online or a quick phone call. DispatchHealth Imaging, with the
acquisition of PPX & DMI, has over 50 years of mobile imaging
experience. DispatchHealth Imaging professionals travel locally to
diagnose patients in their own homes or at a facility. As the
premiere provider of portable digital x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs,
holter monitors, echocardiograms, and dopplers we pride ourselves
on having superior digital technology which allow for expedited
care. Home health care services are becoming increasingly common,
and this is a great opportunity to become part of one of the
fastest growing mobile imaging companies in the country. Connect
With Us: Get to know us! Watch the video to hear from healthcare
professionals on what it's like to work with DispatchHealth. Follow
us on Facebook, X, and YouTube to learn more.Applications are being
accepted for this role for at least 3 days after the posting date,
or once we receive a sufficient number of qualified
candidates.
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