MANAGER OF IMAGING SERVICES - RADIOLOGY

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•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.

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.