Manager, Imaging Services

About the Role

Coordinates daily operations for the Imaging Department and performs duties of a medical imaging technologist as required. Develops, interprets, and applies organizational and departmental policies, procedures, budgets, goals, and objectives consistent with the strategic plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with management of departmental operations.
• Maintain day-to-day operations across various modalities.
• Direct and oversee procedures and personnel related to charge processing in the RIS.
• Work closely with Radiology Director and Supervisors to develop a team atmosphere.
• Act as a system resource for protocol development and training programs.
• Coordinate quality control activities and resolve problems that arise.
• Create processes and quality improvement initiatives for the division.
• Maintain timekeeping in Kronos and provide MRS submissions.
• Accountable for all financial, operations, volume, and quality metrics for the department.
• Maintain job descriptions, evaluations, and orientation for the division.
• Perform monthly staff meetings and update staff on process changes, hospital changes, and departmental changes.
• Perform hiring, dismissal, employee reviews, and training programs.
• Interact with vendors and other service providers to maintain high-quality equipment.
• Identify and respond to complaints, problems, and issues; conduct investigations, take corrective action, and prepare related documentation.
• Manage multiple projects/duties, set priorities, and utilize planning skills to enhance productivity, exam turnaround, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the appropriate modality CDM.
• Maintain current knowledge of CPT guidelines.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere of caring and support by directly utilizing the UPMC core values.
• Interview, select, orient, evaluate, schedule, counsel, and discipline assigned personnel.
• Participate in preparation with the DOH and TJC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5 years of experience in a radiology discipline with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Completion of satisfactory formal training in a radiology-related program accredited by the ARRT or NMTCB (e.g., Radiology or Nuclear Medicine).
• Must attend continuing education programs and maintain an active registry status.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Registry in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or MRI (ARRT or RDMS), or NMTC or RVS.
• If working in a NY facility, must have certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Act 34 clearance.