Manager, Specialty Imaging Services

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to oversee our flagship MRI department while playing a key leadership role in the opening of our brand-new Kamin Tower MRI services. If you’re an experienced imaging leader who is passionate about driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and shaping the future of advanced imaging, this is your chance to make a lasting impact at one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers.

Leadership Scope

24/7 operational oversight of MRI services and staff

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with management of departmental operations.
• Maintain day to day operations over varies 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.
• Cookordinate quality control activities and accepts responsibility for the resolution of 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 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 investigation, take corrective action and prepare related documentation.
• Manage multiple projects/duties, set priorities, and utilize good planning skills to enhance complete 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 the preparation with the DOH and TJC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5 years of experience in a radiology discipline with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity required.
• Completion of satisfactory formal training in a radiology related program accredited by the ARRT or NMTCB, i.e. Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• Must attend continuing education programs and maintain an active registry status. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• 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, you must have received 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
• Act 34

Benefits

We're committed to providing benefits that meet your needs and support your well-being in all areas of life.

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance

Support for You – and Your Family

• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Family planning resources
• Tuition assistance for dependents
• Comprehensive health care for dependents
• Emergency child and elder care options
• Flexible work arrangements