Radiology Imaging Manager

Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System•Winnebago, NE

8d•$98,000 - $113,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Imaging Manager is responsible for the management of operational, financial and personnel activities of the Radiology department. This is a working leadership position responsible for departmental operations, staff supervision, imaging quality, regulatory compliance, and direct performance of diagnostic X-ray and CT procedures as needed to support patient care and department coverage.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Current Medical Radiographer license.
Current ARRT certification in Radiography and CT
BLS required.
Minimum 3 years radiology experience.
Demonstrated competency in X-ray and CT.
Knowledge of radiation safety, contrast administration, PACS/RIS, and hospital imaging workflows.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years supervisory experience.
Experience in rural hospital, CAH, emergency department imaging, or critical access environment.
Experience with Meditech, PACS administration, teleradiology, quality improvement, and regulatory survey preparation.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures and computerized tomography procedures under the supervision of a qualified physician
Uses x-ray technology and techniques to assist in the diagnosis of patient medical conditions for patients throughout the age continuum
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values
Participates in and/or leads meetings, committees, strategic planning and lean projects as assigned
Serves as Service Excellence champion including implementation, competencies, and hardwiring of service excellence initiatives
Oversees formulations of goals and objectives
Oversees the departmental budgetary procedure to ensure proper operational and capital planning; appropriate and efficient use of resources, and consistent compliance to budgetary and fiscal controls
Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, coaching, mentoring, retaining and evaluating of staff
Keeps informed of current issues including new procedures, developments, and innovation
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Performs service excellence must-haves to achieve an excellent patient/customer experience
Uses quality improvement processes, programs or outcome to help improve department operation
Radiation safety program oversight, including shielding, signage, badge monitoring, lead apron inspection, and ALARA practices.
Coordination of equipment QA/QC, preventive maintenance, CT calibration/physicist scheduling, and timely correction of hazards.
Staff competency validation for each modality and piece of equipment.
Contrast safety, extravasation response, allergic reaction response, emergency preparedness, and adverse event review.
Radiology policy ownership and survey readiness.
Documentation standards for orders, reports, images, and retention.
Prepares staff schedules including “on-call” schedules; will take call to fill in only when needed
Maintains service records for all Radiology Equipment and ensures that all equipment is kept in good working order
Performs diagnostic x-ray procedures to include radiography, portables, and performs Computerized Tomography (CT) procedures
Uses sterile technique as required and cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment as necessary
Demonstrates knowledge of patient anatomy through proper positioning and selection of technical factors
Utilizes department computer systems, files, PACS, etc
To review patient history and provide accurate documentation of studies
Coordinates exams within the department and with other departments to provide expedient and complete care; demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and proper communication with medical staff, coworkers, patients, families, and other hospital staff to assure quality patient care
Accesses and administers drugs and contrast materials that are pertinent to essential job functions in accordance with Medical Center procedure
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned
Acts as liaison between Radiologists and medical providers, as well as technologists, for communication, quality issues, discrepancies etc.