Manager Medical Imaging - Radiology

Brown University Health•Providence, RI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Imaging Operations, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises the specialty imaging staff and operations (CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography, Bone Density, Vascular Interventional Radiography, Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology, Radiology and Clerical Services), and the off-site Imaging offices of The Miriam Hospital (The Miriam Hospital's Diagnostic Imaging Center (MDIC), East Providence Imaging, and West River Medical Imaging ). Functions as a resource person providing guidance and instruction while administering policies and procedures. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

Requirements

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Completion of formal training in a school of Medical Imaging or equivalent.
Maintains current Radiologic Technology license to practice in the state of Rhode Island (if applicable).
Must hold current ARRT certification or similar Medical Imaging certification.
Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Business Administration or Management preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of progressively responsible radiology department experience preferably in at least one assigned specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Two years' supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system.
Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Supervises the scheduling and preparation of patients for the assigned divisions.
Advises and assists staff with positioning, protocols and techniques.
Consults with physician section chiefs for establishing positioning criteria and protocols.
Coordinates orientation and training programs.
Maintains adequate inventory of supplies for assigned area(s), submitting requests for non-routine expenditures to the director for approval.
Assists department director in preparation of yearly budget.
Prepares monthly variance reports.
Monitors and records department expenditures related to inventory.
Works with Brown University Health affiliates, section coordinators and radiologist section chiefs to acquire system-wide cost agreements, maximizing discounts for areas of responsibility.
Ensures staff properly orders, tracks, verifies and bills patients' exams in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Works closely with department radiologist staff to ensure patient exams are timely, appropriate and maximize manpower utilization.
Works with Coding supervisor to maximize revenue by monitoring and maintaining charges for assigned area(s).
Conducts daily charge reconciliation to optimize and expedite charge accuracy.
Adjusts billing errors, when needed.
Monitors and authorizes equipment service and maintenance.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends new equipment and supplies.
With assistance of senior technologist, interviews, hires, schedules, conducts performance reviews and counseling for staff, as appropriate; seeks assistance from director in areas where precedents are not clearly defined.
The Medical Imaging Manager for Radiology directs, counsels and assists TMH Educational Coordinator and works closely with Brown University Health Radiology Education Coordinator in order to provide the maximum clinical experience for affiliated student radiographers.
Collaborates with radiologist section chiefs, cardiology groups, and senior staff for purpose of optimizing operations in the assigned areas to ensure proper procedure performance and open communication.
Reviews, evaluates and recommends changes to policies and procedures. Keeps policies current.
Acts as a liaison between hospital, department staff, patients, and families, in order to provide optimum service.
Serves on various hospital committees, as assigned.
The Medical Imaging Manager of Clerical Services, manages all clerical functions associated with Diagnostic Imaging (DI) departments relative to scheduling, ordering, release of images, clerical policies and staffing, when applicable.
Compiles and interprets statistical data on area operations.
Participates in the DI Quality Assurance Program.
The Medical Imaging Manager of Nuclear Medicine oversees the Findlay College student program for Nuclear Medicine students. Acts as the student coordinator for the hospital.
Prepares and submits applications for department accreditation with organizations such as The American College of Radiology (ACR). Assists with inspections.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environment, and infection control in accordance with established hospital and department policies, procedures and objectives.
Ensures that direct reports are current with licensure/certification and in-service requirements.
Ensures that area personnel maintain accurate patient records.
Holds monthly department meetings, records and retains minutes.
Understands and practices As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principles of radiation protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Performs other duties, as assigned.