Manager, Specialty Imaging Svcs

Coordinates daily operations for the Imaging Department. Performs duties of a medical imaging technologist as required. Develops, interprets and applies organizational and departmental policies and procedures, budgets, goals and objectives consistent with the strategic plan.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Director with management of departmental operations. Maintain day to day operations over various modalities.

Direct and oversee procedures and personnel related to charge processing in the RIS

Work closely with Radiology Director and Supervisors to develop a team atmosphere.

Act as a system resource for protocol development and training programs. Coordinate quality control activities and accepts responsibility for the resolution of problems that arise.

Create processes and quality improvement initiatives for the division.

Maintain timekeeping in Kronos and provide MRS submissions.

Accountable for all financial, operations, volume and quality for the department.

Maintain job descriptions, evaluations and orientation for the division.

Perform monthly staff meetings and update staff on process changes, hospital changes, and departmental changes. Perform hiring, dismissal, employee reviews, and training programs.

Interact with vendors and other service providers to maintain high-quality equipment.

Identify and respond to complaints, problems, and issues, conduct investigation, take corrective action and prepare related documentation.

Manage multiple projects/duties, set priorities, and utilize good planning skills to enhance complete productivity, exam turnaround and patient satisfaction.

Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the appropriate modality CDM. Maintain current knowledge of CPT guidelines.

Establish and maintain an atmosphere of caring and support by directly utilizing the UPMC core values.

Interview, select, orient, evaluate, schedule, counsel and discipline assigned personnel.

Participate in the preparation with the DOH and TJC.

Bachelor's Degree is required.

5 years of experience in a radiology discipline with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

Completion of satisfactory formal training in a radiology related program accredited by the ARRT or NMTCB, i.e. Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.

Must attend continuing education programs and maintain an active registry status.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Must possess a current Registry in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or MRI (ARRT or RDMS), or NMTC or RVS. If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran