2496-Imaging Supervisor

Job description

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: IMAGING SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 2496

DEFINITION

Under direction supervises a large staff of imaging technologists and ancillary personnel within an assigned shift in a large diagnostic imaging department or the staff of a unit within the diagnostic imaging department; performs highly specialized diagnostic imaging studies; and ensures adherence to quality control standards.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the full supervisory level in the Imaging series. 2496 Imaging Supervisor is distinguished from the lower level 2472 Radiologic Technologist Lead and 2474 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lead in that the latter are utilized as lead workers in an assigned shift or specialized area of diagnostic imaging, while the former assumes responsibility for supervising a unit within the diagnostic imaging department or for supervising all staff on an assigned shift.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is responsible for supervising Diagnostic Imaging Technologists and overseeing one or more Imaging modalities.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Recruits, hires and assigns technical and non-technical personnel; reviews and evaluates staff performance; counsels staff as necessary to improve performance.

2. Performs difficult and very specialized diagnostic imaging examinations.

3. Directs and participates in in-service training in new procedures and in the use of new equipment; participates in the formulation and direction of the student internship program.

4. Establishes, applies and maintains quality assurance policies and procedures to provide quality technical diagnostic imaging services such as maintaining the integrity of image quality in accordance with departmental, hospital and regulatory agency standards; participates in quality assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement (PI) research, data collection and report writing; makes recommendations as appropriate.

5. Researches equipment and service needs with vendors for selection of new products and/or equipment; recommends and/or participates in the selection of new medical and non-medical equipment for the department; assists with site preparation and installation of new equipment; maintains stock levels of all materials and supplies used in diagnostic imaging; assists with computer system maintenance including trouble-shooting to minimize computer down-time; updates current system as necessary.

6. Prepares a variety of reports, documents, payroll records, and statistical surveys; participates in budget development and maintenance.

7. May represent the department regarding technical aspects of the department's operation at administrative conferences; studies and evaluates technical and administrative systems and makes recommendations for improvements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Comprehensive theoretical and working knowledge and skill in use of diagnostic imaging equipment, image production and related procedures; the organization and operation of a large, technically complex hospital diagnostic imaging department; instruction and training techniques.

Ability or Skill to: Ability and skill to effectively issue and carry out oral and written instructions and diagnostic imaging procedures; plan, organize, assign, supervise and inspect the work of subordinates; organize, conduct and evaluate educational and in-service programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Six (6) years of verifiable experience in a hospital performing diagnostic imaging procedures equivalent to 2471 Radiologic Technologist I, II, III or 2473 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer I, II, III.

License and Certification:

Current and valid license issued by the State of California, Department of Health as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT); AND Current registration with the American Registry of Radio-logic Technologists (ARRT); OR

Valid certifications and registration in two (2) specialties with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) used at the San Francisco Department of Public Health; AND

Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. One year (2,000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 2472 Radiologic Technologist Lead; 2474 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lead

ORIGINATION DATE: 5/1/1989

AMENDED DATE: 8/03/2015; 1/16/25

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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