CT Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with staffing schedules as needed.
• Participates in interview processes, hiring decisions, and new personnel orientation and that staff is trained in compliance with regulations
• Evaluates staff performance and compliance with CMOS; rewards desirable performance and delivers corrective action when necessary.
• Regularly holds staff meetings.
• participates in the Mercy Radiation Safety Committee.
• Serves as leadership resource to the radiology groups.
• Manages customer concerns and occurrences; implements service recovery efforts.
• Prepares pertinent monthly and annual statistical reports.
• Oversight and participation in Radiation Safety and QA/QC functions. Run reports for patient safety and partner safety.
• Maintains protocols for all departments and works to standardize scan parameters.
• Works closely with RSO and Medical Physicists system wide to ensure safety.
• Participates in the organization of Joint Commission Requirements and surveys.
• Participation in regulatory inspections and maintenance of essential certifications and accreditations.
• Continually reviews and revises pertinent patient flow functions.
• Ensure that equipment periodic maintenance and service is completed.
• Participates in budget preparation and is accountable for fiscal responsibility of the department. Maintains inventory control, reviews monthly budget reports. Ensures chargemaster and CPT codes are current. Charges are entered correctly and
• PACS QA issues that arise are resolved quickly.

• Staff productivity is met in accordance with Mercyhealth System measures.
• Performs complex CT exams such as interventional procedures, cardiac CT and biopsies.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
• Applies appropriate positioning techniques and aligns patient for optimal scanning parameters.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Working knowledge of all equipment including scanners, post processing software, PACS, RIS, etc.
• Reviews patient schedules to ensure that that scheduling of exams is appropriate.
• Appointment backlogs should be addressed and a plan put in place to reduce the backlog /wait times.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate from an accredited radiography program.

Minimum Five (5) years CT experience

Experience as a Clinical leader or Supervisor required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

ARRT (R) and (CT) registration required

IEMA-DNS radiography accreditation required if working in Illinois

WI-DSPS radiographer license required if working in Wisconsin

Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business [periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully an individual should have the knowledge of Human resource systems, internet software, inventory software, order processing software, payroll systems time and attendance, spreadsheet and word processing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually

Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED (these will be checkboxes)

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)

Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)

Adult (18 years - 64 years)