Manager, Radiology - MRI, PET & NM

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Radiology Manager - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Nuclear Medicine (NM) will split their time between management and MRI staffing. This position is responsible for MRI, NM, and PET modalities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing overall operations, interviewing, hiring, orientation, retention, education, training, discrepancy and quality review, maintenance of policies and protocols and coordinating staff schedules to maintain image quality. The Radiology Manager – MRI, PET and NM oversees the day-to-day department operations to establish coordinated services within the radiology department and across the organization. This position has 24-hour accountability for operations and manages and resolves issues and concerns to ensure patient safety, satisfaction, and quality standards. A high level of independence in performance of the role and solution of problems is expected but seeks guidance from or upper management given unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation of policy / practice or allocation of funds to resolve. Reports to the department director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and assists with MRI examinations and procedures under the direction of a Radiologist to produce exams which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions, or lesions within the body.
• Functions at the technical “subject matter expert” for MRI and acts as the organizations MRI Safety Officer (MRSO).
• Follows established policies, procedures, and regulations to promote patient safety and ensure a safe working environment in MRI.
• Provides services to support inpatient, Emergency Department (ED) and outpatient imaging with ability to perform specialty imaging procedures (abnormal anatomy, congenital cardiac, and fetal imaging).
• Works in conjunction with the Sedation and Anesthesia departments to facilitate and ensure timely placement of add-on / urgent examinations.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and addresses deficiencies.
• Orients and trains department personnel and new employees related to job roles and proper procedures.
• Promotes education and growth opportunities for staff.
• Attracts, motivates, and mentors talent to achieve the organizational goals of the radiology department.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding specific skill demonstration, promotion of knowledge and communications.
• Provides and promotes a friendly work environment for all staff while communicating effectively with all personnel and departments.
• Assures customer satisfaction (interdepartmental, community and patient / family) with services.
• Coordinates and communicates the equipment service and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Functions as project manager on new or revised equipment project activities.
• Seeks guidance from management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation from financial / operational policies, protocols, and standards of practice.
• Supports successful onboarding, orientations, training of new modality team members.
• Participates in the evaluation, development and implementation of business operations and workflows to ensure organizational and operational efficiencies to promote quality, timely and safe patient care and services.
• Works collaboratively with the department director to promote the effective delivery of best practice and patient focused care.
• Assists with developing and maintaining designated budgets as well as participating in long range planning, design operations and capital equipment planning.
• Maintains American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation for MRI, NM, and PET modalities.
• Ensures all regulatory, accreditation, and education requirements are met and maintained for the identified modalities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

Certification / registration as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) required at the time of hire.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five or more years of experience as a registered MRI Technologist required.

Associate’s degree or two-year degree in radiography or related field preferred.

Demonstrates the ability to plan, supervise and establish a professional working environment within areas of responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Radiology / Imaging areas work environment with rare exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from specimens and chemicals. Occasional exposure to infectious agents when handling specimens or hazardous materials but potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed. Regular exposure to radiation. Minimum chance of injury once established safety procedures are followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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