Imaging Services Manager

Emerus•Hopewell Township, PA

About The Position

The Imaging Services Manager plans, organizes, and directs diagnostic Imaging Services operations for assigned hospitals. The role oversees diagnostic medical imaging processes that provide information for diagnosing and treating disease, with the goals of delivering high-quality, cost-contained, and timely services. The manager identifies results or problems requiring referral to a Radiologist, ensures personnel competency, formulates the department budget, maintains performance-improvement activities, participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI), and ensures efficient departmental operations comply with applicable regulations, standards, and protocols. The position works with hospital administration and clinical consultants to plan and oversee operations, maintains the facilities, equipment, and supplies needed for patient care, and establishes personnel performance, competency, and licensure standards. The manager coordinates in-service training, communicates with physicians, staff, and administration, collaborates with other departments on patient care and performance improvement, and supports radiation and other hazard preparedness. Travel to all facility locations is required as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in Radiological/Physical Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current certification as a Radiologic Technologist by ARRT or equivalent.
Current state licensure as required in the state where practicing.
At least 5 years of experience working in a medical imaging environment.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a medical imaging environment involving Quality Assurance and medical-imaging regulations and accreditation requirements.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Radiological/Physical Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
ARRT certification in Computed Tomography.
AHRA Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct Imaging Services operations with hospital administration and clinical consultants, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Make rounds in Imaging Services areas to assess operational effectiveness, personnel and supply utilization, and the ethical and professional environment.
Maintain the physical facilities, equipment, and supplies needed for effective patient care and an appropriate physical environment.
Initiate and implement improved service methods.
Manage the fiscal operation of the department and formulate its budget.
Communicate appropriately and clearly with physicians, staff, and administration, and relay administrative directives to appropriate personnel.
Interact professionally with patients and families.
Collaborate with other departments on patient care and performance-improvement activities.
Establish and maintain performance standards and ensure personnel competency and appropriate licensure.
Coordinate departmental in-service training.
Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.
Initiate, interpret, and enforce Imaging Services procedures; maintain and interpret hospital policies and procedures in accordance with ACR, DNV, and state radiation-control regulations.
Cooperate in planning safety and preparedness programs for radiation, chemical, and biological hazards, fire, and disaster.
Attend and participate in hospital committees as appropriate.
Implement, monitor, and evaluate performance-improvement and CQI activities.
Attend required staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
Travel to facility locations as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.