Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Tenet•Detroit, MI

About The Position

In collaboration with the assigned director, manages the day-to-day operations of the Diagnostic Imaging Department, which may include General Radiology, Computer Tomography (CT), Mammography, Angiography, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and PET. Ensures services are delivered consistently with established standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Supports departmental, hospital, and system initiatives and represents Diagnostic Imaging on hospital committees, meetings, and task forces. Participates in staff in-services, continuous quality improvement efforts, and regulatory inspections as required. The manager oversees staffing schedules and assignments, delegates and guides staff, and provides clinical support when needed. Responsibilities also include monitoring workflow and quality, supporting personnel actions and performance appraisals, helping develop and revise organizational structures and procedures, assisting with process improvement and long-range goals, and developing and monitoring budgets. The role promotes compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory, and DMC policy requirements and supports supplier diversity objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical healthcare discipline, or a bachelor’s degree in science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification or registration in at least one of the following: General Radiology (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine (NMTCB), Ultrasound (ARDMS), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Three to five years of progressively more responsible experience in Diagnostic Imaging, including leadership experience.
Must have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Diagnostic Imaging Department in collaboration with the assigned director.
Ensure services comply with established standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Support departmental, hospital, and system initiatives.
Represent Diagnostic Imaging on hospital committees, meetings, and task forces.
Participate in staff in-services, continuous quality improvement efforts, and regulatory inspections as required.
Complete department productivity and payroll reports as assigned.
Oversee staffing schedules and assignments; delegate, oversee, and guide staff, providing clinical support when required.
Contribute to development and revision of organizational structure for assigned functions or services.
Draft policy provisions and interpret department policies as directed.
Identify needs for procedures and protocols, draft or define them with higher-management input, and modify them as necessary.
Monitor workflow quality and quantity to ensure work is completed.
Initiate or recommend personnel actions, including hiring, termination, and discipline.
Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals.
Assist in developing process improvement matrices and complete reports for managed areas.
Assist with long-range goal development as requested.
Assist in developing and monitoring budgets for areas of responsibility and other assigned processes.
Promote commitment to legal and ethical standards and implement audit recommendations as directed.
Monitor activities and ensure compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies.
Ensure hospital departments achieve objectives for supplier diversity.