Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging - Northwest Houston

The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor oversees the daily operations of a section within Diagnostic Imaging at the Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center.The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while coordinating clinical, technical, and operational activities across assigned imaging services. This role works closely with radiologists, technologists, nurses, and administrative partners to support seamless imaging operations.The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor plays a key role within MD Anderson Cancer Center, a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor supports the institution's mission by integrating patient care, research, and education to advance diagnostic excellence and improve patient outcomes locally and globally.The ideal candidate for the Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor role brings a strong clinical imaging background, demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, and the ability to maintain required licensure and certifications. This individual is collaborative, adaptable to dynamic clinical environments, and committed to patient safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.Why Us?This role offers the opportunity to directly support MD Anderson's mission to eliminate cancer by ensuring exceptional diagnostic imaging services that impact patient care, research, and education. The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor contributes to a high-performing clinical environment, supports professional development of team members, and helps advance quality, safety, and patient experience while maintaining work-life balance within a respected academic medical center. Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.ResponsibilitiesClinical Operations & Patient CareResolve clinical operations and patient care issues while performing patient care activities within professional scope of practiceEnsure patient, family, staff, and visitor safety through continuous environmental monitoringScreen patients with implanted devices and manage clinical and research clearance processesRecognize patient distress and initiate or assist with emergency response teamsAdhere to infection control practices, sterile technique, and safe contrast media administrationApply age-specific criteria and identify critical findings requiring immediate radiologist notificationMaintain cleanliness and orderliness of imaging rooms, dressing rooms, and work areasSafety, Compliance & DocumentationMaintain strict access control to clinical areas and follow all safety guidelinesAdhere to HIPAA requirements to protect patient privacy and confidentialityEnsure accurate, complete, and timely patient documentation and demographic verificationMonitor radioactive material levels, decontaminate areas as needed, and dispose of materials appropriatelyDocument incidents, variances, and patient concerns in PSN and escalate within required timeframesLeadership, Staffing & CommunicationDemonstrate flexibility to patient care demands including schedule coverage and emergency ride-out team responsibilitiesLead huddles, staff meetings, and chair events while completing shift reports and follow-upFoster a supportive learning environment for staff, students, and trainees through coaching and mentoringCoordinate staff scheduling, Kronos responsibilities, and attendance at required training and eventsOperational Excellence & Quality ImprovementMaximize productivity and patient flow by collaborating with multidisciplinary care teamsManage scheduling capacity to minimize delays and improve patient on-time startsAssist with development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflow improvementsParticipate in quality and performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient experiencePerform downtime procedures during system failures and report operational gapsTechnical & Systems OversightEnsure technical proficiency, protocol adherence, and high-quality imaging examsSupervise equipment operation, quality assurance activities, and maintenance reportingEnsure accurate data entry across RIS, PACS, CARE, modality systems, and billing platformsMonitor productivity standards, error rates, equipment logs, and compliance with accreditationEDUCATIONRequired: Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasound Technology, or Nuclear Medicine Technology program. orRequired: Associate's Degree Applied Science degree.Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Related field.Work ExperienceRequired: 2 years Experience as a Registered Technologist. andRequired: 1 year Lead/supervisory experience.Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired: CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Upon Hire andRequired: ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Upon Hire orRequired: NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). Upon Hire orRequired: ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Upon HirePreferred: Certified/registered in respective modality. Upon HirePreferred: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon HireOTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.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 Information Requisition ID: 179140 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 95,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 118,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 142,000 FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No