Associate Manager Medical Imaging MRI

Banner Health•Glendale, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides operational, financial, managerial, and/or clinical support within the MRI department. The Associate Manager supervises staff and participates in staff selection, orientation, counseling, and evaluation, while supporting optimal patient care and treatment. The role may also perform prescribed procedures in accordance with department and facility policies, procedures, and protocols. The position is based at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and a tertiary care destination, with a busy operating room, cross-training opportunities in other modalities, state-of-the-art equipment, and a range of specialty services.

Requirements

Certificate or diploma from an approved or accredited Radiologic Technology program, or an equivalent program for another modality such as MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, or Diagnostic Imaging.
National certification from ARRT and/or modality-qualified licensure such as NMTCB, ARDMS, or ARMRIT.
State regulatory agency licensure, if applicable.
Advanced specialty certification from an accrediting body, if applicable.
BLS certification.
Four or more years of clinical knowledge and experience relevant to the patient population.
Effective communication and human relations skills.
Ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare-related bachelor's degree.
Prior supervisory experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Provide or facilitate patient care and serve as a resource to staff for clinical and managerial support; assume direct patient care when necessary.
Promote interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
Use communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills to supervise the department and keep appropriate people informed.
Collaborate with other departments and outside vendors to ensure adequate resources and coordinated, safe, efficient patient care.
Assist with developing, implementing, and interpreting department, facility, and system policies in the clinical setting.
Support safe, cost-effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
Hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and direct the workflow of staff; initiate corrective action when needed.
Participate in developing and implementing department goals and objectives, and ensure they are met effectively and on time.
Support change and participate in the development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of department goals, objectives, and process-improvement activities.
Manage patient care activities within budget and productivity guidelines, monitor staff usage, and ensure staffing meets patient needs responsibly.
Maintain required clinical competencies and certifications, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and laws, maintain confidentiality, and follow safety policies.
Ensure efficient department workflow and perform prescribed procedures as permitted by established policies and procedures.
May be responsible for department budget and operations and participate on assigned committees.