Optum NY - MRI Supervisor

UnitedHealth Group•New York, NY

About The Position

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

ARRT certification/licensure
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to all staff and physicians
Excellent organizational skills and ability to function independently in all administrative aspects of the standard office-operating environment (typing, WORD, EXCEL etc.)
Knowledge of standard policies, procedures and protocols to supervise the department directly
Knowledge of radiology standards specifically MR and CT to evaluate work of technologists
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
Maintain a well-organized, clear, "thinking" approach to all systems
Skill in identifying and resolving problems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, public health, business administration, or related degree
3+ years of experience as a technologist with three years supervisory

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly technologist schedules (MRI/CT/PET) to coordinate with current hours of operations to maximize workflow - including vacations, eTime issues, and related coverage
Communicate daily department staffing to front desk scheduling coordinator regarding issues/adjustments
Perform clinical exams as needed in chosen modality
Organize/approve add on "stat" exams to maximize workflow within the department
Assist Manager in development of clinical protocols for use within the entire practice
Lead contact in the preparation and submission of all ACR accreditations in chosen modalities
Independently resolve issues and coordinate appropriate departmental resources (clerical, vendor, clinical) when needed to facilitate workflow. Follow up as needed
Maintain daily contact with clinical supervisors/managers
Inform Manager on a daily basis of all departmental activities needing supervisory action
Maintain strictest confidentiality in all aspects
Perform other related duties assigned as necessary