Manager of Diagnostic Imaging - Radiology Ultrasound

Hartford HealthCare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. Job Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, responsible for the management of patient care, day-to-day operations and department personnel. As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging management team, assists in the development of department goals, objectives and standards, budget development, preparation and control, quality assurance and department education. Coordinates department activities to include regulatory requirements, equipment quality control/maintenance, and performance improvement. Responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating team members. Serves as an effective liaison between Diagnostic Imaging staff, leaders, and other department leaders and medical staff. This role is 100%25 management/operational oversight.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technologist school or equivalent in related HealthCare field
Minimum three (3) years clinical experience
Current certification or registration in a Diagnostic Imaging Modality and Current State of Connecticut Radiologic Technologist Licensure
Experience with PACS and digital technology
Knowledge of continuous improvement and project management
Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude.
Intermediate computer skills for use with email, Word and Excel.
Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
Knowledge of Radiological principal and practices. Sufficient to be able to perform a wide range of duties relative to the work assigned.
Ability to lead and make sound decisions.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Ability to handle different patient population including difficult patients.
Performs daily quality control checks on equipment, and ensures proper quality controls are in place.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of patient care
Responsible for day-to-day operations and department personnel
Assists in the development of department goals, objectives and standards
Assists in budget development, preparation and control
Assists in quality assurance and department education
Coordinates department activities to include regulatory requirements, equipment quality control/maintenance, and performance improvement
Responsible for hiring, supervising and evaluating team members
Serves as an effective liaison between Diagnostic Imaging staff, leaders, and other department leaders and medical staff