Diagnostic Imaging Manager

About the role

Responsible for the day-to-day clinical, technical and operational functions within the Imaging department. This includes, but is not limited to, the efficient, effective procurement, utilization and stewardship of all technical, physical and human resources. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities
• Assures competency of all personnel
• Assists in formulating the budget
• Develops, interprets and administers all policies, procedures and protocols of the department, hospital and partnership
• Maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all Joint Commission, state, federal, Corporate Radiation Right, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols
• Possesses critical thinking skills and is capable of assuming complete departmental authority and responsibility in the absence of the Director
• Strives to create and maintain great relationships with all facility stakeholders
• Directs and participates in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes
• Participates in disciplinary action and ongoing assessment of all staff within the Radiology Dept
• Ensures availability of adequately trained/licensed staff to maintain departmental operations
• Coordinates orientation for new employees and ensures completion of annual performance appraisal for clinical Radiology and support staff
• Maintains flow of communication between all staff through monthly staff meetings, memos, bulletin boards, emails, and formal and/or informal discussions
• Provides educational opportunities in accordance with mandatory requirements and departmental needs
• Initiates, interprets, maintains and enforces Imaging Services policies and hospital policies and procedures
• Works with Hospital administration, Imaging Director & Staff Physicians on planning, organizing and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Makes daily rounds in Imaging Services to judge effectiveness of operations, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere
• Flexes staffing to appropriate levels for expected volume of scheduled and unscheduled patients/procedures
• Floats staff between departments to optimize throughput
• Establishes and maintains standards of performance
• Directs and assists with workflow as needed during times of high volume
• Communicates with Radiologists and other physicians to coordinate and facilitate department schedules, and timely/optimal patient care
• Interacts professionally with patient/family
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
• Secures and maintains the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment
• Maintains departmental operations within established productivity standards
• Monitors departmental expenses; provides rationale as needed
• Works closely with vendors/contracted service engineers to obtain necessary information for purchases/repairs
• Identifies research and develops additional services that promote additional revenue opportunities
• Assists the Director with annual budgetary process
• Serves as a liaison between the Radiology Department and customers, both internal and external
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to HCA's Radiation Right Program, The Joint Commission, TDH, and OSHA

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Technologist
• 3 years Supervisory experience
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and independently, with minimal supervision required
• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences or Business Administration
• ARRT, NMTCB, VI, or ARDMS certification
• BLS certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

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