Associate Manager CT NM Imaging Departments

Position Summary

This position provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support within the department. Supervises and participates in selection, orientation, counseling and evaluation of staff. May perform prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocol. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

Core Functions

• Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical and managerial support.
• Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution in the supervision of the department, keeping the appropriate people informed.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs.
• Collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting.
• Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, provides counseling, initiates corrective action and directs the workflow for the staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department.
• Manages patient care activities within the budgetary and productivity guidelines of the department/facility.
• Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Adheres to safety policies.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
• May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic Imaging).
• Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
• Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable.
• Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 4+ years of experience relevant to patient population.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.