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Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Supervisor of X-ray is responsible for the daily activities and overall operations of the x-ray department.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Supervisor, X-Ray at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
1. Supervises, as well as performs all diagnostic procedures to the highest diagnostic quality and accuracy.
2. Oversees staff training to maintain the highest quality diagnostic images.
3. Responsible for all regulatory compliance including, but not limited to ACR, Joint Commission, NJDEP, DOH etc....
4. Assures proper operating performance of all equipment.
5. Communicates with nursing services and physicians to obtain pertinent clinical information for patients.
6. Ensures the availability of necessary supplies to maintain efficient department functionality.
7. Performs procedures according to departmental format, completing exam in allotted time, images should have proper patient identification, as well as being of diagnostic quality.
8. Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use of EMR, PACs, Teletracking System, computer systems, patient scheduling, and any other updated program added by the hospital.
9. Schedules monthly departmental meetings and monthly departmental in-services utilizing staff and outside companies.
10. Prepares payroll, prepares all staff schedule, on-call coverage sheets, and overtime approval forms.
11. Evaluates and recommends equipment, including capital equipment.
12. Performs and teaches the staff technologist how to screen and administer IV contrast.
13. Flexibility in work schedule (including weekends & holidays) as needed to provide continual quality patient care and department needs.
14. Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
15. Performs all tasks as required by radiologic technologist demonstrating the knowledge and skill to provide patient care.
16. Assists in preparation of the budget.
17. Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
18. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes
communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
19. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational and Managerial Competencies.
20. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
21. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Completion of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
3. Minimum of three years of clinical experience in x-ray.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
1. Clinical leadership experience.
2. Bachelor's Degree.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
1. Diagnostic Radiography License.
2. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification.
3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Working Conditions:
Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs, pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
