Optum X-Ray Supervisor- Brooklyn, NY

Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a X-Ray Supervisor to join our team in Brooklyn, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Medical Care is a multi-specialty medical group that provides the highest quality medical care in 40 different locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia and Ulster counties.  Founded in 1946, Optum Medical Care has grown to over 500 physicians and health experts representing 40 different medical specialties with major campuses throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster counties.  The Group is an independent clinical affiliate of the internationally recognized Massachusetts General Hospital. Optum Medical Care has on-site laboratory and radiology services, as well as endoscopy suites and infusion suites, rendering comprehensive care in one convenient location.  Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by the four basic principles of Optum Medical Care are to have the highest quality; physicians, diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art information technology, superior patient satisfaction and service.

The group has always maintained a firm commitment to each of our patients...to provide high quality medical and surgical care in a warm, friendly setting, and in a caring manner. Each and every member of our professional and support staff is dedicated to this ideal - physicians, nurses, technicians and support personnel.

The X-Ray Supervisor provides clinical, organizational, and scheduling support/leadership to a fast paced, multimodality multi-location radiology practice.  The position with a technical focus on X-Ray, will facilitate workflow by acting as a clinical liaison between all modalities, radiologist's, and front desk to maximize clinical services on a daily basis.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly technologist schedules in x-ray to coordinate with current radiologist staffing in order to maximize workflow including vacations, eTime issues, and related day-to-day coverage
• Communicate daily department staffing challenges to all departmental director, managers and supervisors, as well as, any outside departments it may affect
• Perform clinical exams as needed in any location
• Organize/approve add on "stat" exams to maximize workflow within the department
• Assist Manager in development of clinical x-ray protocols for use within the entire practice
• Lead contact in the preparation and oversight of all DOH inspections, as well as Practice Health and Safety inspections
• Independently resolve issues and coordinate appropriate departmental resources (clerical, file room, clinical) when needed to facilitate workflow. Follow up as needed
• Maintain daily contact as needed with Radiology Managers
• Inform Manager, daily, of all departmental activities needing supervisory action
• Perform all aspects of employee relations including, but not limited to: evaluations, corrective action, time cards, etc.
• Responsible for machine maintenance and recordkeeping of any type
• Maintain strictest confidentiality in all aspects
• Maintenance of all supplies and ordering systems for each location
• Ensure technologist compliance in credentialing and mandatory trainings
• Perform other related duties assigned as necessary

Optum NY/NJ was formed in 2022 by bringing together Riverside Medical Group, CareMount Medical and ProHealth Care. The regional alignment combines resources and services across the care continuum – from preventative medicine to diagnostics to treatment and beyond across New York, New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. As a Patient Centered Medical Home, Optum NY/NJ can provide patient-focused medical care to the entire family. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• ARRT certification/licensure
• NYS Radiology License
• Knowledge of standard policies, procedures, and protocols to supervise the department directly
• Knowledge of radiology standards to evaluate work of technologists. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Maintain a well-organized, clear, "thinking" approach to all system
• Demonstrated skill in identifying and resolving problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Radiology, health care administration, public health, business administration, or related degree or Radiology Certificate
• 3+ years of experience as a technologist with 2+ years supervisory
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to all staff and physicians
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function independently in all administrative aspects of the standard office-operating environment (typing, WORD, EXCEL etc.) 

Core customers and key relationships:

• Patients
• Patients Families and Friends
• Physicians and Other Medical Staff 
• External Medical Partners

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.