MANAGER OF IMAGING SERVICES - RADIOLOGY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•$137,837 - $159,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Imaging and the Medical Department Chair of Radiology, the Manager of Imaging Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the operations and staff in the diagnostic imaging services areas throughout Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS). Ensures that staff adheres to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (must provide proof at the time of interview)
Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program. (must provide proof at the time of interview)
Must complete one (1) of the following requirements (must provide proof at the time of interview): Registered as a Technologist (RT) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Certified/Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in MRI or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance imaging Technologist (ARMRIT), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), Registered in Computerized Technology, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) (must provide proof at the time of interview)
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained)
Five (5) years of management experience in a large Imaging Department with oversight of multiple imaging modalities, is required.
Current work experience in a high-volume imaging department. is required.
Must be able to travel to CCHHSS work sites, is required.
Knowledge of current radiologic techniques, methods, and apparatus; operation and care of radiographic equipment; principles of PACS, CR and DR Imagery; basic hospital and nursing care procedures; structural and organic anatomy
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective management, including work planning, organization, and delegation; personnel practices and employee training and development; principles and practices of quality assurance; safety policies and procedures related to diagnostic imaging services.
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital staff, vendors, and other healthcare industry personnel; appraise performance, counsel, motivate and train employees
Skill and ability to analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from complex data; evaluate problems, policies and procedures and formulate an effective course of action in support of broad organizational objectives.
Think creatively to develop new methods procedures or approaches to achieve program goals and facilitate change; exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult administrative problems.
Prepare documentation and implement corrective and disciplinary measures as necessary to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted in the course of work and present ideas and information clearly, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, is preferred
Experience with a unionized workforce, is preferred
Previous public healthcare system experience, is preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the operations and staff supporting the diagnostic imaging services.
Participates in the interview, selection, and hiring process.
Participates in the orientation, supervision, and disciplinary processes for staff.
Monitors the performance standards of staff to ensure compliance.
Implements all policies and procedures pertaining to diagnostic imaging services.
Ensures that staff maintains patient confidentiality and are compliant with community standards as well as relevant federal, state and accreditation agencies.
Reviews equipment maintenance schedules. Immediately addresses any issues or concerns raised with medical-technical equipment.
Monitors inventory control to minimize waste of supplies. Assures that materials and supplies are maintained in a secure and organized manner per the department's inventory list.
Utilizes established work performance standards and conducts performance evaluations.
Ensures performance evaluations are thoroughly documented. Addresses any performance issues and takes corrective action immediately to address factors impacting patient care and safety.
Implements administrative decisions in a timely and effective manner as documented in staff meeting minutes.
Maintains effective communication with unit staff, administration and other managers as indicated by feedback; reports all negative situations with a plan of action to correct or prevent reoccurrence.
Recommends appropriate staffing levels, assuring employee and patient safety; assures that competent and qualified candidates are selected by the following appropriate recruitment and hiring procedures.
Guides and motivates others to perform to the maximum of their ability, which results in high morale and productivity in the work unit, as measured by the absence of complaints.
Facilitates the systematic problem-solving process to resolve hospital problems or clarify discrepancies using the appropriate chain of command or report system.
Attends department or committee meetings as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize, and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures, and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary