Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Memorial Regional Health•Craig, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Imaging Manager is responsible for overseeing all diagnostic imaging workflows and processes to ensure safe, efficient, and timely patient care. This role involves managing PACS, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and departmental budgets. The manager also ensures adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance, prepares the department for inspections, and maintains relevant documentation and reports. Additionally, the manager serves as a liaison on committees, develops policies and procedures, and utilizes Microsoft 365 tools for various management tasks. The position requires maintaining professional development and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
ARRT registration in Radiology (R).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
ICS 100 Training (or be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire).
Five (5) years of experience as a practicing radiologic technologist.
Two (2) years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

Additional ARRT registrations preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Science, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
Master’s degree in Radiologic Science, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

Oversees departmental operations through effective communication and in accordance with the employee handbook, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Interviews, hires, onboards, trains, plans, assigns, and directs work; establishes deadlines; schedules; timekeeping; provides continuous performance feedback; documents performance assessments; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints; conducts departmental investigations in collaboration with HR and Risk Management; and resolves problems effectively.
Plans, coordinates, assigns, and monitors departmental performance while coaching, counseling, mentoring, training, and advising staff to achieve both departmental objectives and employee career development goals.
Interprets, develops, communicates, updates, and monitors departmental policies, procedures, and standards in compliance with applicable laws and organizational objectives.
Assists with budget preparation and manages departmental contracts, including tracking expenditures; preparing and submitting operating, personnel, and capital budget requests; providing financial data and historical analysis to support requests; negotiating contracts; monitoring contractor/vendor performance; ensuring contract compliance; and participating in related meetings.
Develops and implements short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, projects, and programs to ensure efficient operations and timely completion of work.
Ensures adherence to quality standards and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and skills through seminars, training programs, and ongoing review of industry publications and resources.
Serves as a liaison and/or active member of committees, boards, and teams, collaborating, persuading, presenting reports, and negotiating with individuals and groups outside the department to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative, productive relationships.
Attends and actively participates in monthly management meetings.
Oversees and optimizes all diagnostic imaging workflows and processes for safe, efficient, and timely patient care.
Manages PACS, including configuration, workflow optimization, user access, and quality assurance in coordination with IT, Clinical Informatics, and Radiology reading services.
Maintains staff schedules and appropriate coverage; verifies accurate timecard submission.
Ensures preventative maintenance and servicing of all imaging equipment, stays current on emerging technologies and coordinates staff training.
Manages departmental supply inventory and oversees cost controls.
Ensures adherence to quality standards and all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.
Prepares the department for inspections by physicists, consultants, and accreditation bodies, including DNV and MQSA.
Maintains Charge Description Master (CDM); creates and maintains reports for administrative, quality, and regulatory purposes.
Develops and manages operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures and develops corrective action plans for significant variances.
Manages departmental contracts – including negotiation, monitoring, and compliance.
Develops and implements short- and long-term departmental goals aligned with organization priorities; promotes department services internally and externally.
Serves as a liaison on committees and interdisciplinary teams; develops and communicates departmental policies and procedures.
Utilizes Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) to manage communications, scheduling, reporting and documentation.
Maintains professional development through continuing education and industry resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.