Imaging Manager

Imaging Manager - East - Full-Time Erlanger East Chattanooga, TN

Imaging Manager

Regular - Exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 37.5

Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Radiology Director, manages IP and OP operations at Erlanger East Imaging. Directs and supervises the support services needed by the Radiologic Technologists and physicians.

The Imaging Manager has 24-hour responsibility for the East Imaging Department at Erlanger East Hospital which includes X-ray, Ultrasound, Mammography, CT and MRI departments This includes accountability for the quality of patient care, the performance of the technical staff, the management of the budget, and the orientation, education, and development of the staff. Functions as a staff radiographer as needed. Under the direction of the radiologist, performs clinical duties as appropriate. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of radiology equipment to create high quality images. Excellent communication and rapport with physicians is required.

Education:

Required:

• A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program

Reference:

• BS in Business Administration or other related field in clinical radiology or other healthcare related field.

Preferred:

• N/A

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

One of the following:

1) ARRT registered

2) CNMT registered

3) BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward

Preferred:

• Advanced certification in CT and/or MRI, other advanced imaging modality

Experience:

Required:

• Five years hospital experience in Radiology Department
• At least three years supervisory experience
• Proven progressive leadership

Preferred:

• Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center

Department Position Summary:

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the East Imaging Departments. The employee must set goals and objectives suitable for both pediatric and adult settings, to meet nationally accredited standards of ACR and DNV. The employee must hold accountable those staff he/she supervises to the highest patient care standards of Erlanger Health System. This position has dual reporting to both East Hospital leadership and Imaging Services leadership. This position directly reports to the OP Radiology Director for all matters concerning radiology and imaging operations. Manager functions as a staff radiographer as needed or as directed.

The Imaging Manager has 24-hour responsibility for Erlanger Imaging at East Hospital that sees both OP and Inpatients, which includes accountability for the quality of patient care, the performance of the technical staff, management of the budget, and the orientation, education, and development of the staff. Further, contributes to Radiology and the Medical Center through support of philosophy and objectives and education efforts.

• Responsible for coordination and integration of inter- and intra-departmental functions with East Hospital and Erlanger Health System

• Responsible to determine quantity and competency of staffing for East Imaging Radiology

• Responsible for overseeing ACR accreditation where applicable
• Continuous assessment for DNV inspection and accreditation
• Installation and monitoring of QA as necessary
• Conducts staff meetings
• Responsible for HR functions such as interviewing, hiring, discipline, etc.
• Develops equipment purchasing guidelines for all imaging areas as required.
• Coordinates purchased service bids and recommends vendors.
• Recommendations for facilities equipment and staffing as required.
• Assists with budget creation, maintains budgets, works within budget constraints
• Project management and capital equipment evaluation
• Participates in development of proformas, needs assessments, and strategic planning
• Participates in hospital events, i.e., Telethons, United Way, etc. as required.
• Performs clinical duties as appropriate, requiring independent judgment and initiative in utilization of radiology equipment to create high quality images.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.