CRA Human Resources & Staff Development Flashcards

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the foundational federal law prohibiting workplace discrimination on these protected characteristics.

A radiology manager wants to develop staff technically and promote from within. Which strategy is MOST effective for building leadership capacity?

Answer: Creating a formal succession planning program

Succession planning systematically identifies and develops employees with leadership potential to fill future key roles.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees at covered employers are entitled to up to how many weeks of unpaid leave per year?

Answer: 12 weeks

FMLA entitles eligible employees to up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per 12-month period.

A radiology administrator is developing a competency validation program for newly licensed technologists. When should initial competency be assessed?

Answer: Before the employee performs procedures independently

Competency validation must occur before a new employee is permitted to perform procedures independently to ensure patient safety.

Which staffing model calculates the number of full-time equivalents (FTEs) needed based on projected exam volume and average exam time?

Answer: Workload-based staffing

Workload-based staffing uses volume data and time standards to objectively determine FTE requirements.

An employee files an internal complaint alleging sexual harassment by a supervisor. The radiology administrator's FIRST obligation is to:

Answer: Conduct a thorough, prompt, and impartial investigation

Employers are legally and ethically obligated to promptly investigate harassment complaints thoroughly and impartially.