Imaging Supervisor - Oncology

Job Description

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The Imaging Supervisor is responsible for daily operations of the imaging department through the direction of technical and clerical staff. Endures that high quality clinical services are provided in an expeditious and efficient manner meeting the needs of patients, referring physicians and radiologists. Resolves service delivery issues in a timely and professional manner. This position ensures friendly, efficient access to imaging services and accurate information gathering by providing and supervising a team of qualified professionals. This position may also provide, as needed, imaging services within appropriate scope of practice as an MRI Technologist and/or CT Technologist. These functions are carried out under the general supervision of the Sr. Manager, in accordance with the company policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supervises and leads all aspects of the day to day operations of a multi-location department. Assists management with interviews and training of employees; planning, assigning schedules and workload requirements, addressing and resolving complaints, resolving problems, and runs and reconcile audits daily.
• Ensures daily that all information systems are working properly and coordinates with EIS to troubleshoot and fix any system issues that arise. Uses the Cedars-Sinai Service Center to report break fix issues related to information systems.
• Maintains and orders all supplies for the imaging department
• Interacts and communicates with physicians, support staff and other health care providers to facilitate company operations.
• Evaluates staff, counsels, monitors performance, directs orientation, performs yearly evaluations, provides guidance and positively influences staff morale. Monitors and supervises the scheduling department to ensure that patients are scheduled accurately and efficiently.
• Maintains and updates policies and procedures as required by State of California, Radiation health branch and American College of Radiology (ACR). Coordinates and submits application and testing/required images to the ACR for accreditation of the CT and MRI scanner.
• Assists Radiologists with Radiology Information System (RIS)/Picture Archiving System (PACS) issues and missing reports. Monitors Diagnostic RIS and PACS for any errors or omission of reports and images. Daily check for auto-fax errors of diagnostic reports from RIS.
• Assists with carrier requests for credentialing and/or contract changes with work comp carriers or third party payers.
• Remains available on call 24/7 to team physicians and/or training personnel for all of the professional sports teams for scheduling of athletes and any other high priority patients (deemed by the physician) for MRI’s or other Diagnostic procedures.
• Assists/fills in at front desk when short staffed. Assists radiologist with intra-articular injections in the x-ray room as needed, perform MRI and/or CT scans when short staffed or as needed.
• Provides monthly radiologist, technologist, scheduler, and department productivity reports.
• Participates in projects related to imaging services, including but not limited to information systems, equipment, and other departmental needs.
• Ensures equipment is operational and safe to use. Coordinates service calls for inoperable or unsafe equipment. Monitors and tracks all equipment downtime.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelors' Degree preferred

Experience

• 2 years of management experience required

Licenses/Certifications

• Imaging CA Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of California required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association or American Red Cross required