Medical Imaging Supervisor

LOCATION:  WICKENBURG, AZ

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona.  WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services.  We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics.  Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care.  Join us today and let us be part of your success story.

We offer:

• Full Benefits
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Wellness Benefits

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

General Description 

The Medical Imaging Supervisor provides the daily oversight of department goals and objectives in the performance of imaging studies, compliance, quality assurance, patient care, and staff communication. The Medical Imaging Supervisor will perform imaging studies that meet accreditation standards and provide oversight to staff and students in the performance of imaging studies.

Essential Job Duties 

• Performs Imaging exams to meet American College of Radiology, American Registry of Radiological Technologists, Arizona State Health Department and all required accrediting agency standards and protocols.
• Provides imaging services by directing and coordinating the services of radiology and diagnostic imaging procedures; overseeing staff in operation of imaging equipment, schedule and assign staff to ensure coverage for all modalities and all hours of operation
• Meets operational standards by contributing information to departmental plans and initiatives to the Medical Imaging Manager. Meets production, productivity, quality and patient service standards utilizing quality assurance and control processes. Identifies system improvements in diagnostic imaging and patient care as needed.
• Monitors, coaches, counsel staff and students on departmental objectives on job expectations and image quality.
• Provides support to medical imaging by resolving imaging department issues with physicians, radiologists, technologists, ancillary staff, patients and nurses.
• Improves quality results by evaluating accuracy and image quality; provides technical assistance and positive critique; implementing new techniques and procedures.
• Provides IT support to staff by utilizing established resources and system knowledge
• Provides a safe environment for staff, patients and students by monitoring radiation exposure, techniques, and radiation safety education.
• Communicates to direct report matters regarding staff, image quality, information systems and compliance.
• Protects the hospital by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital and departmental policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements. Provides education to staff and students in adherence of those standards.

Other (Non-Essential) Duties 

• Maintains supplies and par levels. Processes supply requests and orders.
• Addresses maintenance and other physical plant issues through established processes.
• Completion of other projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited school program in Radiological Technology.
• Currently registered through the American Registry of Radiological Technologists with Registry in Radiological Technology and Computerized Tomography.
• 2 years of previous Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications 

• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of all modalities 

Working Relationships 

• Effectively communicates and builds relationships with patients, staff, providers.
• Is Imaging department liaison with other ancillary, nursing and support departments.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions 

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk for up to 70% of the work day; must be able to lift, transfer, turn and position patients weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted or with the assistance of one for a staff member weighing over 125 lbs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.  May be exposed to communicable diseases    Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.