Supervisor Diagnostic Imaging Services

Kaiser Permanente

Lancaster, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Validation, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Federal Laws and Regulations, Film, Fluoroscopy, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Maintain Compliance, Mammography, Medical Imaging, Medical Treatment, Metrics, National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), Operations Processes, Patient Care, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Policy Implementation, Productivity Management, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Radiation Safety, Radiography, Regulatory Requirements, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Ultrasound
LOCATION
Lancaster, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary: Within a full-service Diagnostic Imaging Department, supervises the daily activities, patient flow, operations, clinical procedures and performance of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists on a regularly scheduled shift for an assigned work area/unit such as, but not limited to, diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, contract studies, special procedures, mammography, computed tomography, ultrasound, MRI. Integrates assigned areas/units administrative and clinical services, processes and procedures with departmental and organizational business goals/objectives.Essential Responsibilities: Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.Schedules Technologists and patients/exams/procedures and assigns daily work.Reviews clinical tests, documentation, records and procedures for quality and in assigned area monitors work and clinical processes, procedures and systems to ensure quality, patient care and clinical standards/goals are achieved.Assists in the design and implementation and improvement of a department-wide quality management/assurance program.Supervises daily work procedures and performance of D.I. Technologists.Monitors and reviews performance of staff and participates in formal performance evaluation procedure with appropriate departmental manager.Quality checks radiographs/film for diagnostic quality.Analyzes D.I. Technology administrative and clinical procedures, processes and systems in terms of quality, cost, efficiency and productivity metrics and makes appropriate recommendations to modify/improve.Implements/monitors policies, procedures standards and clinical protocols in order to ensure quality patient care.Monitors and reports compliance on an on-going basis.Ensures compliance with TJC, NCQA, MQSA, and other applicable local, state and national standards, requirements and regulations.Addresses and resolves patient complaints/issues.Ensures that supplies, tech and radiation generating equipment are utilized safely and in accordance with all departmental, organizational, local, state and federal radiation control/safety/protection requirements.Implements and monitors radiation safety program in order to minimize radiation exposure and prevent unnecessary exposure.Conducts regular and special radiation surveys in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.Develops timely and accurate work load, statistical and operating reports and makes appropriate recommendations to improve productivity and utilization of staff, equipment and materials.Resolves on a first level human resources and labor relations issues.Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

About the Company

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers