Diagnostic Imaging CT Supervisor - (2pm - 10:30pm)

09 Aug 2024

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MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.Shift/hours: Monday - Friday / 2pm - 10:30 / rotating weekendsSUMMARYSupervises the daily operations of a section in Diagnostic Imaging.CORE VALUESCaring BehaviorsCourtesy: Is respectful and courteous to each other at all times.

Friendliness/Teamwork: Promotes and rewards teamwork and inclusiveness; is sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.

Integrity BehaviorsReliability: Communicates frequently, honestly and openly.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for practicing our values.

Safety: Models safe behavior (wears badge and personal protective equipment, washes hands, and keeps work area clean and orderly); Notices a safety concern or emergency, understands role and uses proper procedures to report it; Mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices; Demonstrates ethical and personal responsibility in work and behavior

Discovery BehaviorsResponsiveness: By his/her actions, creates an environment of trust; Encourages learning, creativity and new ideas.

Personal Leadership/Self-Initiative: Helps others to identify and solve problems; Seeks personal growth and enables others to do so.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESClinical Operations and Patient CareResolves clinical operation and patient care issues. Ability to perform patient care activities within professional scope of practice including but not limited to: POCT, IV insertion, patient interview/assessment/discharge/ phone education and confirmation, patient transportation, preparation and administration of pharmaceuticals/ radiopharmaceuticals where applicable, etc.

Ensures patient/family/staff and visitor safety at all times by monitoring his/her environment.

a. Safely screens patients and manages the clinical and research driven clinical /evaluation process for implanted devices to obtain clearance for the imaging procedure. This includes all aspects of patient event reporting (UHC/ PSN) & Stop the Line.b. Maintains strict control of access to clinical areas.c. Follows all safety guidelines.Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and assists with emergency response teams. (nurse/physician, DIURT, MERIT, Code Blue)

Adheres to all infection control practices

a. Utilizes sterile or aseptic technique where applicable.b. Handles contrast media and contrast delivery equipment within manufacturer/division standards, properly administering contrast agents, carefully observing the six rights of drug administration 1.) Right Patient, 2.) Right Route, 3.) Right Dose, 4.) Right Time, 5.) Right Medication 6) Right DocumentationApplies and monitors knowledge of Age Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks

Works with team and recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist (i.e., Critical result findings.)

Demonstrates ability to work effectively and collaboratively in all assigned areas.

Demonstrates flexibility to the demands of patient care, including but not limited to covering direct reports: coming in early, covering for lunches, staying late, alternative shift coverage, being responsible for emergency "ride out team" and developing a staff schedule that aligns to the needs of the clinic.

Travel to off-site regional patient care facilities (e.g., Bellaire Imaging Center, West Houston Imaging Center, CABI, etc.).

Maintains cleanliness/orderliness of all imaging rooms, dressing rooms, and work area.

a. Responsible for stocking, transporting, and distribution of supplies within the section.b. Disposes of used linens as needed.c. Monitors personnel, work areas, and patient care areas to ensure that the levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with regulations.i. Decontaminate work and patient care areas as needed.ii. Disposes of radioactive materials.Adheres to HIPAA requirements to protect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Assures all necessary patient documentation is complete and accurate.

a. Clearly writes required information on all necessary forms (i.e., PR-1 - PR-4, Universal Time Out).b. Enters data into computers that is accurate and free from errors.c. Confirms patient using approved identifiers, employing the "best practices" of the section to ensure patient demographic accuracy.Global Strategic Alignment, Personnel, and Financial AdministrationMaximizes productivity and operational effectiveness by working with entire multi-disciplinary care team to resolve associated clinical care questions. Meets assigned deadlines.

Applies knowledge of area specific processes and scheduling capacity to manage patient flow, minimize patient appointment delays and positively impact daily operations for patient on-time starts.

Assists with development of new policy and procedure. Consistently engages in practices to expedite patient care and decrease room turn-around-time. (prepare rooms, escort patients, etc.)

During system failure, performs section down-time procedures and immediately reports to manager/ director any identified gaps/ barriers.

Demonstrates effective communication skills. Practices responsible use of the communication tools (Whiteboard, paging systems, telephones, e-mail, fax, etc.)

Ensures team executes accurate, complete and timely transfer of images to PACS.

Ensures completion of all duties and conducts verbal hand-off using (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) technique.

Leads Huddles, Staff Meetings and Chairs events. Completes shift reports and follows up with team/ manager.

Actively leads and/or participates in quality and performance improvement activities/projects to improve workflow and the overall patient experience. (i.e. Press Ganey scores, patient on-time starts etc.)

Champions change and builds support for aligned programs.

Fosters, assists, and encourages a receptive and nurturing environment by actively contributing to the education activities of patients, family members, faculty, radiology residents, co-workers, volunteers, and students.

a. Coaches and mentors others relating to specific aspects of the job.b. Provides leadership and training to students, technologists, and other staff members. Responsible for Kronos.Suggests ways to improve efficiency in the workplace (i.e. reduces supply and equipment waste). Coordinates staff attendance at designated events, in-services, training, etc.

Adheres to Joint Commission standards, initiatives and to applicable state/federal licensure requirements and guidelines

Maintains and monitors position required licensure and certifications for team.

Meets with staff, other peers, manager, etc. to discuss section and clinic performance.

Documents incidents, variances, unusual circumstances, or patient concerns (PSN) and escalates/ notifies the appropriate personnel within twenty four hours (i.e. radiologist, section leadership).

In a self-directed and timely manner, completes mandatory in-services and continuing education requirements for the institution, division, and section, including but not limited to

a. Orientation to new equipment, safety preparedness, Employee Education Event.Aligns with American College of Radiology Accreditation standards and recommendations.

Technical AcumenEstablishes competencies for team and demonstrates technical proficiency required to provide high quality exams while performing all protocols including routine/advanced, immediate care, in-patient, and on-call procedures.

a. Ensures correct imaging site, positioning, annotation, and parameters.b. Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to identify pathology and obtain necessary diagnostic information.c. Demonstrates understanding of principles and diagnostic imaging parameters that affect image quality.Maintains and audits productivity standards as defined in the section.

Tracks error rates are minimized to benchmarked levels.

Responsible for independent and proficient operation of all assigned imaging equipment including quality assurance activities and collaborating with appropriate parties to resolve image quality issues or concerns.

Supervises all equipment malfunctions to the DI Engineering Team, Physics team, supervisor and manager with appropriate information readily available.

Performs any necessary procedures or provides technical coverage to bridge care and continuity for our patients and providers.

Responsible for accurately entering data, into all clinical computer systems i.e., Radiology Information System, Clinic-Station, Whiteboards, CARE, and modality imaging systems. Exam Charges, Billable Medical Supplies, CPT/Procedure Codes, Patient Demographics, etc.) Maintain up to date knowledge of billing, coding, national coverage decisions, ICD9/10 etc.

Monitors & assists with equipment maintenance logs (e.g., Zip Rounds, crash cart, refrigerator, temperature logs etc.).

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIESCoach and Develop - Assess strengths and development needs of employees; provide challenging development opportunities; provide relevant, timely feedback; mentor others.Professionalism - Employee demonstrates commitment to collaborative professional relationships with physicians and all members of the heath care team.Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals.Service OrientationProvide service to our stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, colleagues and each other, in a safe, courteous, accountable, efficient and innovative manner to include:Promoting inclusiveness and collegiality that demonstrates respect and professionalism to our stakeholders at all times

Modeling safe, ethical behavior that mitigates risk to the institution through sound business practices, and adherence to MD Anderson's Standards of Conduct, institutional policies and procedures

Responding to requests in a timely manner while proactively communicating expectations for procedures, service arrival, or project deliverables to stakeholders

Using the steps to HEAL (Hear, Empathize, Address and Learn) the relationship when service recovery is needed

People LeadershipProvides development opportunities and ongoing feedback to employees to include timely completion of administrative staff and classified employees each evaluation period.

Provides clear direction and communication to employees within unit.

Demonstrates cultural competence that creates an inclusive environment for the diversity represented within unit's staff.

Manages operating expenses to budget.

Completes required 16 hours of continuing education for people leadership skills per year.

Complete Management Curriculum within required timeframe.

REQUIREMENTSEducation Required:High school or equivalent.andGraduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasound Technology, or Nuclear Medicine Technology programorAssociate's Degree of Applied ScienceLicensure/Certification :Must have one of the following:Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT).orCertification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) and licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT).orRegistration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).Preferred Certification:Additional certifications in respective modality:ARRT

NMTCB

ACLS

PALS/ PEARS

Experience: One year of lead/supervisory experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Two years of experience as a Registered Technologist.Preferred Experience: Four years of experience as a Registered Technologist with one year in a supervisory/leadership capacity.Onsite Presence: Is RequiredMust pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional InformationRequisition ID: 152229

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

FLSA: non-exempt, eligible for overtime, and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Work Week: Day/Evening, Rotating, Weekends

Fund Type: Hard

Work Location: Onsite

Pivotal Position: Yes

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 82,000

Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 102,500

Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 123,000

Science Jobs: No

Full-time
  • ID: #44737195
  • State: Texas Houston 77001 Houston USA
  • City: Houston
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2022-08-09
  • Deadline: 2022-10-09
  • Category: Et cetera