Manager Radiology

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center•, NY

About The Position

The Manager of Radiology is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the radiology department, including staff development, performance monitoring, and quality control. This role involves managing workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high standards of patient care and customer service. The manager will also be involved in training, scheduling, and administrative tasks related to personnel and departmental operations.

Requirements

Competent in RIS, PACS, Excel, and other related applications.
Competent in RIS and PACS and other related tasks.
Adheres to the Policy of the Medical Center to ensure that patient information and medical records are treated as confidential, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Develops and trains staff to improve their skills.
Participates in/Conducts Bi-Weekly/Monthly Leadership and One-to-One meetings.
Tracks and reports shift productivity, volume, and performance metrics, identifying trends and opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Concludes shifts with comprehensive reports summarizing operational results, team performance, challenges encountered, and action items for the incoming leadership team.
Maintains QA/QC records as required by regulatory agencies.
Monitors assigned staff for competency through assessment and annual evaluations.
Conducts monthly staff meetings and maintains minutes.
Ensures all HR related requirements for the staff are met in a timely fashion.
Monitors the work flow and productivity in assigned areas.
Maintains appropriate staffing for various shifts through timely posting of schedules and documenting changes whenever necessary.
Develops mechanisms to evaluate the quality and appropriateness of the various Radiology services and assists the Department Chairman and Director in making such determinations.
Mediates individual problems and refers to superiors any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, scheduling, work methods, procedures, discipline, transfers, safety, and other actions regarding assigned personnel.
Coordinates and participates in the formal and in-service training programs of the department.
Keeps abreast of new procedures, equipment, and methods and coordinates and participates in their evaluation and application.
Coordinates and maintains Quality Control programs for all modalities, including equipment and machines, to meet various regulatory requirements.
Responsible for monitoring patient data in HIS, RIS, and PACS systems for accuracy as pertaining to radiology examinations and reports.
Responsible for and recommends procurement of supplies, equipment, and modifications as necessary for practical economical operations.
Develops and maintains a high level of customer service.
Directs and controls departmental work flow.
Responsible for maintaining and upkeep of payroll and other administrative records of personnel.
Adheres to the Policy of the Medical Center to ensure that patient information and medical records are treated as confidential, in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Evaluates and maintains standards of quality through staff development, in-services, and monitoring. Conducts regular staff meetings and follow-up activities. Responsible for annual orientations, competency assessments, and evaluations.
Performs any other related tasks.