Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor

General Statement

All of the job standards and skills included within this document will be performed and documented according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines of Altru Health System as they apply. This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations and to demonstrate competency to perform the assigned duties. This position requires employees to maintain all applicable licensure, certification or registration requirements.

Altru Health System is committed to achieving our vision: Deliver world-class care to the residents of our region. Each employee is expected to actively participate in the achievement of our goals and must support and model behaviors consistent with the mission, vision and values of Altru Health System.

Behavior Standards

• Integrity: We will always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Acknowledge: We will create a welcoming, healing environment.
• Meaningful: We will provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Accountable: We will accept responsibility for our actions and behaviors.
• Listen: We will listen and seek to understand.
• Team: We will work together to deliver world-class care.
• Respect: We will treat each other with respect.
• Understand: We will seek to understand and respond genuinely.

Job Summary
Comments
The Supervisor of Diagnostic Radiology is responsible for supporting, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, coaching and supervising, staff in these departments.
Essential Job Functions Title and Description
Advises Manager of significant and/or unexpected variances. Demonstrates an understanding of the budget and assists the Manager in keeping within fiscal parameters. Assists the Manager in requests for capital expenditures.

Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Serves as a resource for staff and physicians regarding policies, procedures, and practices. Conducts follow-up and takes action on unsatisfactory outcomes, unusual findings, special needs and requests.

Responsible for assisting in hiring, disciplinary action and terminations of employees. Supervises employee performance and progress, assists in creating job descriptions, and completes performance evaluations of employees within timelines.

Carries out time and attendance responsibilities and coordinates staffing and scheduling duties in accordance with established procedure and practices. Promotes continuous staff participation in the Peer Review/Peer Input process.

Effectively facilitates staff meetings, assuring staff is provided with clear, pertinent and timely information.

Develops and implements short term goals and is responsible for measurable outcomes and effective use of resources. Responsible for program and service development in response to both internal and external stakeholders.

Participates and assists in the process of equipment purchases for the Nuclear Medicine Department. Assists with research on new procedures requested by the medical staff. Maintains policy and procedure manuals and updates as needed.

Assists in the administration and administers various pharmaceuticals to the patient to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic result is obtained. Maintain accurate and complete record of all radioactive material received, dispensed, decayed, and disposal of.

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Category

Occasional Driver
License, Certification & Registration
Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Radiographer

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association (AHA)

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System

Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record

Drivers License - Current State Licensed

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Notes
Education & Experience
Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Experience

Required/Preferred

A minimum of 1 year of related experience

Required
Knowledge & Skills
Title

Required/Preferred

Experience in goal development and implementation, and directing daily staff functions.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to motivate people, and identify and apply resources effectively.

Required

Physical Demands
Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Occasionally (5-33%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Frequently (34-66%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Continuously (>67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)
Weight Demands
Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable
Employee Health
Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

D

Yes

Yes

Employee Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my leader or the Corporate Compliance Hotline at extension 5432.