Imaging Operations Supervisor Position Available In Avery, North Carolina

Imaging Operations Supervisor

INTERNAL

Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital

• Imaging-IP
  Linville, NC
  Newly Created Position
  Full-time, Days, 11:00 am
• 9:00 pm
  Req # 12301

Position Overview:

The Imaging Operations Supervisor integrates clinical expertise and technical skill with compassionate patient care to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging. This role provides both direct and indirect care services, serves as the onsite contact for imaging-related inquiries, and plays a key role in ensuring safe, effective, and efficient imaging operations. The Supervisor upholds UNC Health Appalachian’s standards and practices within the scope of licensure.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $39.18 /hour.

The Perks and Benefits:

Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality care.
Professional development: We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and participation in our progressive Career Pathways Program.
Impactful work: Help ensure patient safety and contribute directly to positive patient outcomes in our community.
Location perks: Boone, North Carolina, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offers exceptional outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Enjoy great shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.
Top-tier community: Boone boasts a top-rated North Carolina public school system and is home to Appalachian State University. Recognized as a top destination by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience

• range is $39.

18 /hour or more (depending on education & experience). Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position.
Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
Supplemental insurance to include short and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, legal insurance, etc.
Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off

• front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire)
• paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. Cash out option also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
  Paid parental leave
• qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child
• to be taken consecutively.
  Employee wellness program
• Love Your Life
• award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees.
  Employee to Employee (E2E) program
• Caring for our own.

Additional employee perks include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change)

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary onsite contact for imaging modality operations, addressing patient and staff needs.
Deliver both direct and indirect patient care in accordance with regulatory and professional standards.
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and licensure guidelines for imaging services.
Communicate effectively with patients, providers, leadership, and care teams to ensure seamless service.
Support and lead imaging staff in maintaining a high-performing, patient-centered environment.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient condition changes and clinical emergencies.
Promote UNC Health Appalachian’s mission, values, and high standards for patient experience and clinical outcomes.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Graduate of an AMA-accredited education program in radiologic sciences.

Experience:

Two years of experience in CT as a CT Technologist Level II.
Prior experience with increasing levels of responsibility preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification:

Current registration as an RT(R) (CT) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Competent in safe and effective delivery of patient care within the scope of licensure and policies.
Understanding of clinical workflows and patient care operations in imaging environments.
Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service and foster a collaborative environment.

Physical Demands:

Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
Manual dexterity and mobility
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting/standing/walking
Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
Near acuity: the ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and, specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns and reaches
Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
Frequently per shift: may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave.
On-call required
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UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”