Interventional Radiology Supervisor

UVACH Interventional Radiology Supervisor

Job Code: SU1575

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Community Health (UVACH), we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know and making connections with our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVACH team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in peoples lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

JOB SUMMARY

The Intervention Radiology (IR) Supervisor provides leadership and oversight to assure smooth and coordinated daily flow of the department. Continuously improves Interventional Radiology core processes and manages resources.

The IR Supervisor is responsible for the development of the service line by staying updated on best practices, regulatory requirements, and new technologies. This role serves as a clinical and technical leader with a primary focus on technologist practice, procedural excellence, and operational efficiency.

The IR Supervisor coordinates daily operations, ensures high-quality patient care, and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and alignment with UVACHs ASPIRE values. They also assist in guiding the professional growth and development of each team member they represent through education, training, mentoring, and guidance in their professional journey.

This position scrubs, monitors, and floats for IR procedures and helps provide a remarkable experience to patients, families, team members, and providers.

COMPETENCIES

Patient Care:

• Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in procedural settings
• Supports patient preparation, procedural assistance, and post-procedure workflow
• Promotes patient safety, comfort, and positive outcomes

Quality:

• Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired quality outcomes
• Monitors quality of core processes in the department
• Applies the principles of radiation safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance to ensure the safety of all patients

Communication:

• Demonstrates superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers
• Participates in regular staff meetings
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes based on staff and patient feedback

Leadership (Multi-Site Program):

• Provides leadership and operational oversight across multiple IR sites, ensuring standardization of workflows, protocols, and best practices
• Promotes alignment of clinical and operational goals across all locations within the IR service line
• Collaborates with department leader, leaders across all sites, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize resource utilization, staffing models, and patient access across sites
• Leads change management initiatives and supports the implementation of strategies and new technologies across all sites
• Monitors performance metrics across sites and drives improvements in quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes
• Fosters a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth across geographically dispersed teams
• Ensures consistency in staff training, competency validation, and adherence to organizational standards
• Upholds and models UVACHs ASPIRE values (Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy), promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence across all sites

Medical Knowledge:

• Maintains advanced knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Utilizes Imaging equipment safely and maintains sterile fields
• Performs quality control and image evaluation
• Ensures adherence to clinical protocols and evidence-based practices
• Supports competency in imaging, sterile technique, and procedural workflow
• Promotes adoption of new technologies and ongoing staff education

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program Required. Bachelors degree in Radiologic Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or related field - Preferred

Experience: Minimum of 35 years of Interventional Radiology or Special Procedures experience Required. Advanced procedural experience in vascular and interventional imaging Required. Prior leadership or supervisory experience - Preferred

Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Required. Vascular Interventional (VI) certification Required. BLS required. ACLS required

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Exhibits leadership characteristics to include: listening to gain understanding, keeps promises made, supports the organization in word and deed, supports the staff, communicates effectively and asks for feedback, makes fair decisions based on the needs of all staff, shares knowledge to improve and challenge staff to be their best, treats others with fairness and respect, chooses competent, compatible staff, visualizes the big picture for the department as it relates to the organization, creates a personal connection with staff that fosters mutual respect, has a work ethic which is a model for the staff and motivates staff through encouragement and vision for the department.

Demonstrates expert knowledge of interventional radiology procedures, imaging equipment, sterile technique, and radiation safety (ALARA principles). Maintains strong operational awareness, problem-solving ability, and commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Strong communication and multitasking skills. Ability to work in high-stress environments. Ability to care for all patient populations. Demonstrates leadership characteristics such as accountability, fairness, mentorship, and vision. Strong operational awareness, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety and quality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. May be exposed to radiation. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

On call responsibilities as directed: Yes

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.