MRI Clinical Supervisor at Raleigh Radiology LLC

Cary, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Scheduling, Training, Supervision, Medical Imaging, Regulatory Compliance, Inventory Management, Emergency Procedures, Collaboration, Patient Assessment, Protocol Development, Technical Skills, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description I. INTRODUCTION A. This position is within various Raleigh Radiology facilities, and free-standing outpatient imaging centers located in Wake County, N.C., and surrounding areas. B. The primary function of the MRI Clinical Supervisor at Raleigh Radiology is to oversee the daily operations of clinical departments within their assignment, ensuring that all imaging studies are performed with the highest degree of quality and efficiency. Additionally, they will function as working technologists as needed, and be a leader to clinical staff at all locations within the organization. They serve as a liaison between the clinical staff and senior leadership, physicians, and referrers. C. The MRI Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of staff schedules and regulating workflow for efficient department operation. D. The MRI Clinical Supervisor's responsibilities also include assisting in establishing/updating protocols, policies, procedures, QA auditing, and specific exam instruction; assisting with hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action plans; managing inventory usage and waste; maintaining and scrubbing daily patient schedules; and assisting with ACR and MQSA toolkits, inspections, and renewals. E. The MRI Clinical Supervisor must have the ability to perform medical imaging procedures and must, therefore, be a registered technologist in their specialty area. This position requires a thorough understanding of imaging equipment and procedures, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. F. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Practice Operations for their assigned location and/or modality. II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Supervisory Duties 50% a) Oversee daily operations of the imaging department, including staffing, and patient flow. b) Aid as a clinical resource to all Raleigh Radiology staff. c) Monitor daily productivity and quality outputs for their direct reports, providing ongoing and real-time feedback to their team members to ensure optimal performance. d) Assist and work alongside fellow clinical supervisors for coordination of staff schedules and to oversee all sites as required. e) Serve as a liaison for communication between the radiologists, senior managers of practice operations, technologists, and referrers when required. f) Establish, update, and maintain modality and clinical protocols, policies, procedures, and specific exam instructions. g) Assist with hiring, training, and performance management for direct reports. h) Overseeing Paylocity time records and approving PTO. i) Ensure that accurate QA and staff records are kept current and all regulatory requirements for their direct reports, modalities, and locations are up to date. j) Manage resources to stay within budgetary goals by maintaining pertinent supply inventory. k) Monitor schedules for availability and enlist staff to call outstanding orders. l) Monitor Clario for communication notes and cascade to staff as needed. m) Work with vendors for maintenance scheduling and equipment issues. n) Assist with facilities maintenance issues as they arise. 2) General Diagnostic and Patient Care Duties 40% a) Maintains standards of professional care and maintains patient confidentiality. b) Implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology. c) Performs ordered procedures in a safe, efficient, and professional manner to include all required protocols. d) Assesses patient’s condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs, sets goals, and responds appropriately to meet those needs, which includes discharge teaching. e) Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions to care rendered. f) Administers contrast to assigned patients. g) Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed. h) Participates in economical utilization of supplies. i) Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use. j) Assists co-workers and physicians in giving care to patients. k) Establishes and maintains open communication. l) Utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals. m) Assists with / or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients. n) Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained supplied environment for patients and staff. o) On a regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees. p) Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned. q) Obtains initial history and assessment. r) Completes and documents history sheets. s) Engages with patients to ensure a positive patient experience. t) Performs assessment that may include: i) Vital signs, lab value interpretation ii) History of recent complaint (reason for procedure) iii) Brief pertinent medical history iv) Complete list of medications and dosages, if necessary v) Allergies vi) Other pertinent assessment facts such as LMP, medical history, weight, etc. vii) Performs IStat Creatinine labs on applicable patients. u) Observes and assesses patients on an ongoing basis throughout the patient visit to Raleigh Radiology. i) Assesses the patient’s physical and psychological state as well as his or her responses to the procedure. ii) Assesses and reflects the condition of the patient accurately. iii) Assesses (when appropriate) neuro checks, breath sounds, etc, as instructed by the supervising Radiologist or referring MD. Notifies the appropriate entity when an emergency arises. iv) Starts emergency procedures up to and including BLS. v) Documents assessments/changes in condition in RIS. vi) Assesses and documents patient knowledge and understanding of the procedure and aftercare, when appropriate to the procedure being performed. (1) Documents in RIS that teaching or after-care instructions are provided. (2) Documents when referring MD is contacted in RIS and provides written instruction to patient to assure follow-through. (3) Follow up in an appropriate time frame on the condition of patients who suffer adverse reactions. (4) Documents appropriate information on forms used by Raleigh Radiology. v) Provide accurate information regarding patient history to the Radiologist for him/her to interpret images with accuracy and proper history. i) Be concise and accurately reflect physiological facts regarding each patient. ii) Relay reports immediately upon completion of procedure when instructed to do so (Quick Read/Call Report) iii) Initiate communication directly with peers or other appropriate personnel relative to providing continuous quality patient care. Requirements III. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE A. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Sonography, or commiserate experience with appropriate registry. B. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a registered technologist required, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred. C. Certification: 1. AHA BLS certification is required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment. Continuous AHA BLS certification is required. 2. Registered technologists with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) at the time of hire. 3. Registration in additional modalities is preferred. D. Licensure: Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

The MRI Clinical Supervisor oversees daily operations of clinical departments, ensuring high-quality imaging studies and efficient workflow. They also serve as a liaison between clinical staff and senior leadership, while performing medical imaging procedures as needed.