Radiology Manager

Job Description

Management of Daily Department Activities
Establishes systematic workflow and communication among all areas of radiology, and ensures adequate coverage of all shifts including vacation schedules, absenteeism and turnover.
Supervises all aspect of the department’s operation of assigned areas.
Works in conjunction with modality team leaders to update radiology policy and procedure manuals, emergency and disaster plans.

Human Resources
Manages and mentors staff to foster professional growth and development of leaders.
Recommends hiring and retention of sufficient numbers of qualified staff to provide care.
Provides a work environment which attracts and retains customer groups; patients, payers, physicians, employees, families and guests.
Provides professional growth for self and staff through seminars, workshops, and professional memberships to remain current in field of expertise.
Maintains accountability for orientation, continuing education and competency verification of all staff.
Assures licensure and certification of staff.
Accountable for timely performance evaluations.
Remains visible and accessible to staff.
Recommends salary adjustments and manages compression.

Purchasing and Financial Responsibilities
Plans, initiates and approves all equipment service, purchase requisitions and invoices.
Coordinates, processes, and analyzes equipment CER requests.
Establishes and manages tracking mechanisms for cost analysis all department spending.
Assists with using financial and material resources, prepares monthly statistical reports, projects patient volumes and forecasts revenue and expenses.

Manages the Quality Control Program
Arranges for service of equipment, monitors the suitability of repairs, and verifies documentation of equipment service report.
Liaises with service companies to ensure routine equipment maintenance are completed.
Ensures that standards of practice, technical quality, technique charts or protocols, patient and PACS documentation are correct.
Ensures compliance with EPA, JCAHO, OSHA, TDH, and hospital and department standards for safety, infection control, department aesthetics and equipment performance.
Liaises with regulatory inspectors during their inspection of the department.

Manages the Performance Improvement Process
Establishes, designs and monitors quality measurement activities for both patient related and technical quality control.
Reviews technical standards on a regular basis and recommends changes as appropriate.
Compiles and presents data from quality assurance programs as requested by Director.
Identifies and recommends performance improvements.
Investigates complaints, Situation and Unusual Occurrence reports regarding patient care utilizing age specific criteria.
Cooperates and coordinates with other managers in facilitating communication flow and procedures between technical, clerical, support staff, students and other departments.
Plans, coordinates and supervises projects including renovations.

Other duties as assigned, to include clinical coverage as appropriate per license

Education
Other Graduate of an accredited radiology program Required
Associate’s Degree Preferred
Or
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree Strongly Preferred 

Experience
5 Years experience as a technologist Required
and
3 Years progressive leadership experience Required

Licenses and Certifications
CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB if ARRT Upon Hire Required
And
ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
Or
NMT – Nuclear Medicine Technologist Upon Hire Required
Or
ARDMS – American Registry for Diagnostic and Medical Sonographers Upon Hire Required
And
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Skills
A high degree of confidentially, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment. Computer skills. Ability to organize and analyze information. Excellent verbal and writing skills. Self directed, independent and goal oriented individual.

Why Texas Health? 

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.

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