Supervisor Multi-Modalities I

Job Code: SU1510

**Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00**

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

 

JOB SUMMARY

Provides leadership and oversight to assure the daily flow of multiple imaging departments and/or imaging modalities is smooth and coordinated to deliver a remarkable experience for patients, family members, team members and providers.

Patient Care: Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.  

Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.   Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.   Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.    Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process. 

Compliance: Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required. 

Cleans examination surfaces between patients.  Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.   Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.   Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use. 

Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.  

Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.   Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings. 

Technical Competency: Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.  

Maintains sterile equipment and fields.  Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.  Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.   Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.   Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited Radiology Program under ARRT or an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program NMTCB.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in acute care overseeing other imaging departments and/or imaging modalities, with a total of 3 to 4 years of clinical experience required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: At least one of the following registries: ARRT, ARDMS, NMTCB required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successful complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Exhibits leadership characteristics to include: listening to gain understanding, keeps promises made, supports the organization in word and deed, supports team members, communicates effectively and asks for feedback, makes fair decisions based on the needs of all team members, shares knowledge to improve and challenge team members to be their best, treats others with fairness and respect, chooses competent, compatible team members, visualizes the big picture for the entire department/departments as we relate to the organization, creates a personal connection with team members that fosters mutual respect, has a work ethic which is a model for team members motivating them through encouragement and the vision for their department/departments. Must be able to secure and maintain private and confidential information. Requires excellent ability to effectively communicate with other UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper leaders and team members. Must be detail oriented. Must have demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently. Must have the ability to analyze and problem solve as well as multi-tasking.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 13A, Imaging

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No On call responsibilities as directed: No Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes