Description: Job Summary:

Within a full-service Diagnostic Imaging Department, supervises the daily activities, patient flow, operations, clinical procedures and performance of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists on a regularly scheduled shift for an assigned work area/unit such as, but not limited to, diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, contract studies, special procedures, mammography, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI. Integrates assigned areas/units administrative and clinical services, processes and procedures with departmental and organizational business goals/objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

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 on-going basis.
Ensures compliance with TJC, 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

Minimum three (3) years of relevant clinical experience as a staff technologist in an acute care hospital.

Education

Associate of Arts or Science degree in Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Ultrasound from an AMA approved school OR two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Radiologic Technologist Certificate (California) AND American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Radiography

      OR

Nuclear Medical Technologist Certificate (California)

      OR

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

      OR

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

      OR

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers


Additional Requirements:

Specific certification in any of the disciplines maybe required as determined by the hiring manager.
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.
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.