CRA Human Resources & Staff Development Flashcards

Which scheduling approach provides radiology departments with the MOST flexibility to adjust staffing based on daily patient volume fluctuations?

Answer: Variable shift scheduling

Variable shift scheduling allows managers to adjust start times and shift lengths dynamically to match fluctuating workload demands.

A progressive discipline policy in a radiology department typically begins with which step?

Answer: Verbal counseling

Progressive discipline traditionally begins with verbal counseling, giving the employee an informal opportunity to correct behavior before formal action.

When calculating a department's full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing need, one FTE equals how many paid hours per year?

Answer: 2,080 hours

One FTE equals 2,080 hours per year, calculated as 40 hours per week multiplied by 52 weeks.

Which type of interview question is legally problematic and should be avoided during a radiology staff candidate interview?

Answer: 'Do you have children that might affect your attendance?'

Questions about children or family status can imply discrimination based on sex or familial status and are legally inappropriate.

The primary purpose of a radiology department's organizational chart is to:

Answer: Display lines of authority, accountability, and communication

An organizational chart visually represents the hierarchy, reporting relationships, and lines of authority within a department.

Which federal agency enforces workplace safety regulations that apply to radiology department staff?

Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA is the federal agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace health and safety standards, including those affecting radiology staff.