Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine
Company: Sutter Health
Location: North Highlands
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Overview:The Nuclear Medicine Supervisor performs all
nuclear medicine imaging and non-imaging procedures. - In the
context of "daily operations", the Supervisor directs the staff in
their work assignments, troubleshoots equipment problems, and acts
as a resource for technical or clinical information. - - Under the
direction of the Diagnostic Imaging Operations Manager, the
incumbent provides training to other staff on equipment operation,
new procedures, and acquisition/processing of patient exams. - The
incumbent also works closely with the Radiation Safety Officer and
other Sutter Departments to ensure departmental compliance with
hospital policies and all regulatory agency guidelines. The Nuclear
Medicine Supervisor works with the Medical Director, Operations
Director and Operations Manager to maintain the Clinical and
Computer Procedure Manuals. - In the absence of, or at the
direction of the Operations Manager, the Supervisor may assume
other duties. - -Supervision of Nuclear Medicine - - - - - - - -
Oversees overall Nuclear Medicine operations and personnel in all
acute and non-acute entities within and associated with Sutter
Medical Center Sacramento. - - - - - - - - Ensures Nuclear Medicine
procedures/systems are functioning at optimal levels and evaluates
processes regularly for continuous improvement. - - - - - - - -
Ensures Nuclear Medicine services are provided in an effective and
timely manner. - Ensures departmental procedures and processes are
periodically reviewed for the potential to further improve the
services provided. - - - - - - - - Strategically plans and
prioritizes Nuclear Medicine services. Develops improved techniques
and practices that will enhance services.
-COORDINATION/INTEGRATION: - Ensures effective integration and
coordination of Nuclear Medicine services within Sutter Medical
center as follows: - - - - - - - - - Coordinates and integrates
services, resources (staff, space, equipment, supplies, etc.), and
programs to ensure high quality, cost effective, and coordinated
services. - Identifies new opportunities for coordinating and
consolidating services that will improve service and/or reduce
cost. - - - - - - - - Develops routine, effective planning and
communication monthly meetings or "Team Forums" for direct reports.
- - - - - - - - Routinely monitors all areas of responsibility and
regularly meets with all Nuclear Medicine staff. - - - - - - - - -
Processes/Systems: - When appropriate, implements changes in
Diagnostic Imaging departmental processes which will streamline
operations and create state-of-the-art functions that will result
in greater cost effectiveness and improved quality. - - - - - - - -
Products: - Strives for standardization in the areas of supplies,
equipment, and service agreements that will result in cost savings
as well as continue to meet satisfaction levels of customers/users.
- Participates in area and system wide processes related to
standardization. -FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: - Ensures cost effective
financial management and efficient use of all resources as follows:
- - - - - - - - - - Ensures the cost effective operation of Nuclear
Medicine Services. - In collaboration with the Operations Manager,
establishes effective routine monitoring and reporting systems for
operating budgets and productivity. - Ensures corrective action
plans are developed and implemented promptly to address unfavorable
variances. - - - - - - - - - Ensures appropriate resources exist to
provide services to medical center units, Emergency Department, and
outpatient physician offices. - - - - - - - - - Identifies and
implements cost savings and revenue initiatives - - - - - - - - -
Establishes and monitors productivity systems. - Implements routine
monitoring and comparisons of similar-type facilities. - - - - - -
- - - Demonstrates continual focus on improving service levels and
reducing non-salary costs for all services. -REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:
- Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting
agencies as they relate to -Nuclear Medicine -programs. - - - - - -
- - - Reviews and updates all required Nuclear Medicine postings on
an annual basis (Medical Director approved medication and
radiopharmaceutical dose lists and authorized list of - - - - - - -
- - - - technologists administering radiopharmaceuticals). - - - -
- - - - - Oversees daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly quality
control of all equipment. - Assures all - - Q.C. procedures are
performed within established guidelines. - Keeps abreast of
regulatory requirements and implements changes to maintain
compliance. - - - - - - - - - Oversees documentation of
radiopharmaceutical receipt, administration and disposal. - - - - -
- - - Continually monitors quality of services provided and
effectively initiates changes as needed. - - - - - - - - Ensures
that all Diagnostic Imaging departments are in compliance with TJC,
Title 22, Title 17, facility administrative and/or medical staff
policies, and all other regulatory agency or facility requirements.
- - - - - - - - Ensures timely preventive maintenance is provided
for each piece of equipment. - - - - - - - - Actively participates
on Radiation Safety Committee and other committees as needed.
-Human Resources: - - - - - - - - - Develops and motivates assigned
staff to actively support and participate in regional objectives
and focus. - - - - - - - - - Team Building: - Creates creative,
participative method s and forums that will build "team" efforts of
staff. - - - - - - - - - Implements staff development efforts to
ensure staff competence.. -Technical oversight, Committees and
Projects: - - - - - - - - Technical competence in area of
registration/certification. - - - - - - - - Through professional
networking, publications and educational forums, ensures
professional/operational knowledge consistently remains as
progressive, state-of-the-art level. - - - - - - - - Actively
participates in, role models and supports the Sutter Difference and
Partnership Councils. - - - - - - - - Projects: - Performs other
and various projects related to department services and issues as
requested by Manager or Director. - -Qualifications:Education: - -
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Keywords: Sutter Health, North Highlands , Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine, Healthcare , North Highlands, California
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