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POSITION SUMMARY: To be fully engaged in providing Quality/ No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by:

Supervises the work of the Lead Technologists and staff. Uses technical expertise to mentor the staff and provide the necessary care of patients. Provides patient care less than 50% of the time. Has the authority to discipline and evaluate associates. Participates with the Manager/Director on personnel and management issues. Makes decisions in the absence of the Manager/Director. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Engagement: * Meets Gallup survey goals and objectives. * Holds the agreed upon number of staff meetings per year and provides minutes. * Posts up-to-date Health First, Inc. information on the appropriate associate bulletin boards.Provides opportunity to attend Health First informational meetings. * Attends required Management meetings. * Meets with Lead Technologists daily to discuss any departmental issues. * Conveys to lead technologists/supervisors, i.e. new protocols, compliance issues, corporate and * departmental information, etc. to be passed on to the associates * Creates and maintains a positive work environment, maximizing the contributions of the * associates by; * Staff's technical development. * Staff's personal growth. * Lead Technologists management skills Quality/No Harm: * Ensures the correct procedures are performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of * patient identification. * Appropriately evaluates physician orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions. * Obtains pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart, or other * sources whenever possible. * Adheres to Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, participates with Management for * compliance with Joint Commission standards. * Adheres to the ALARA Principles of radiation safety. * Practices aseptic and sterile techniques. * Ensures all Associates are practicing proper radiation safety precautions and proper magnetic * field screening at all times. * Reports all malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associates andmanagement. * BioMed at ext. 45000 * IT at ext. 45000 (i.e., telephones, PC's, paper printers, etc.) * Radiology PACS at ext. 44729 (i.e. PACS system, scanners, worklist issues, etc.) * Researches and documents when malfunctioning equipment is not reported and reports to * management the associate (if known) who failed to report the malfunction; ensures that * equipment repairs are completed in a timely manner and gives any unresolved issues to * management. * Completes a contrast screening form prior to beginning any procedure that requires the use of * intravenous contrast media, and discusses this information with the Radiologistso that the * appropriate contrast media can be selected. * Completes all required documentation both written and electronic (i.e. Safety Portal) (examples: * patient history, pregnancy, procedural and/or consent forms, MARS, Adverse Drug Reaction, * Medication Reconciliation, Medication Occurrence Report, Incident Reports (patient and/or * associate). * Maintains current CPR certification, State of Florida License, and ARRT certification(s) and * renews all applicable certifications and/or licenses before the expiration date. * Coordinates and insures all associates comply with yearly requirements within designated time * frame. * Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such * equipment/supplies (i.e. drug boxes, crash cart, O2, BP/stethoscope, suction, etc.), as well as * oversees completion of drug box, crash cart and refrigerator daily log checklist (if applicable). * Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified * emergent codes * Responsible for hurricane preparedness and their particular responsibilities as a Health First * associate. * Correctly identifies, marks, orients, and annotates all patient images. * Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by the "Annual Competency * Assessments". * Monitors and complies with Joint Commission/ACR standards and performs all job functions in * accordance with Federal, State and Regional requirements to ensure compliance to these * standards. * Assures that the "Pending Work Report" is run once per shift, ensures associates are completing * computer work, investigates and completes anything done in error or left undone and addresses * associate non-compliance computer issues. * Resolves all PACS QA issues prior to applying the "OK" to images. * Ensures all required documentation is scanned into the correct patient's exam folder in PACS. * Follows proper file room procedures. * Ensures image quality by spot checking technologist's exams on a random basis and reports * issues to management. * Ensures scanner quality by conducting and/or overseeing scanner QA. * Ensures all new technologists are properly oriented in protocols and procedures. * With the Manager, in conjunction with associates, suggestions to improve, implement or revise * section protocols and/or department policies and procedures. * Ensures "Quality Assurance Standards" are met regarding image/technical protocols Customer Experience: * Practices excellent customer relations skills at all times with those they come in contact with, i.e. * patients, physicians, other associates and the public. * Takes appropriate action to insure customer satisfaction with all procedures performed. * Ensures that the lead technologists of all areas of direct report: coordinate processes involving * patient care, follows departmental and organizational policies and procedures and satisfies the * necessary requirements they are accountable for. * Ensures rooms/equipment are stocked, cleaned and ready for the next exam. * Addresses any daily workflow, i.e. physician complaints, equipment problems, staffing issues that * were conveyed by the lead technologist/associates. * Stewardship: * Works with management to manage resources (supplies & equipment) & personnel (hire, * transfer, termination, and scheduling) to achieve Health First goals & objectives. * Provides input to help maintain operational budget while meeting departmental financial goals. * Specific job/tasks/information completed by deadline. (i.e. e-learning, Hurricane Preparedness * Worksheets, evaluations, competency assessments, confidentiality agreements) * Ensures that supplies are ordered properly and present when needed. * Follows through with exams that are found on the Pending Work Report that are not dictated or * signed off by the Radiologist. * Annually reviews and updates the CPT codes in FIM/SIM. * Ensures the appropriate charges for all exams performed and supplies utilized according to error * reports. * Completes all required documentation and/or required forms (i.e., Kronos, PL Request, and any * other required documentation as appropriate). * Completes all annual mandatory items, including input regarding Annual Performance Review. * Demonstrates effective time management skills. * Contributes as a team member on departmental or corporate projects. * Willingly assists in other areas of the department, hospital, and/or participates in community * activities as a Health First representative when needed. * Remains flexible and adaptable to changes in workflow, processes, etc. * Accepts additional responsibilities to assist with workload or to facilitate departmental * goals/initiatives (i.e., voluntarily works additional hours, assists management with necessary * workflow and/or process changes, data collection endeavors, etc.). * Reports to workstation at scheduled time, and follows breaks and lunch policies. * Utilizes Kronos system properly; * Completes competency checklist for all technologists. * Provides monthly Associate Staffing schedule with input from Lead Technologists

• Graduate of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, or equivalent
• approved school of ultrasound or radiologic technology
• Florida State Licensed General Radiographer (if applicable)
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists or American Registry of
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Prior experience - 3 years technical experience
• Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Current BLS certification or achieved within three months of hire.
• Encouraged to achieve "Quality Management" certification.

Job: *Radiology

Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center

Title: Multi Modality Radiology Supervisor - Radiology Support Personnel

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne

Requisition ID: 072911