Job Description
One of the largest healthcare systems in Texas is seeking a seasoned Manager of Imaging Operations, to lead their team in the Dallas, Texas area.
About the role:
Shift: Monday- Friday 8AM-5PM
The Manager of Imaging Operations is accountable for planning, designing, coordination and improving Imaging Services. Is directly accountable for managing multiple Imaging modalities (CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, MRI, and Diagnostic Services). This position is accountable for regulatory requirements, operations and compliance with the Joint Commission requirements. Ensures adherence to, and knowledge of, the organization's vision, mission, values and goals. Recommends and assists in development of policies and procedures to comply with regulatory organizations and System philosophy. Acts as Radiology Director as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Plans, designs, implements and maintains work processes for the delivery and quality of imaging services with respect to turnaround times, quality of exams performed and patient preparation in a timely, accurate, and cost-efficient manner in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Continuously revises processes for operational improvement and efficiencies. Investigates, resolves and documents the resolution of patient complaints.
Monitors, evaluates and modifies staffing patterns to ensure adequate staffing levels; prepares and modifies work schedules as needed to ensure adequate coverage of all shifts; approves paid time off, sick time and leave of absence requirements for assigned staff.
Interviews, hires, counsels and terminates personnel in partnership with the Human Resources. Completes performance evaluations, and rewards and recognition. Trains new staff and Ensures all registrations and certifications are current, on file and up to date. Helps develop staff for career and growth opportunities
Partners with the management team and staff to conduct multidisciplinary staff meetings to ensure consistent and timely communication throughout the department and that the Vision, Mission, Values and Goals of the organization are implied and adhered to.
Facilitates goal setting for staff working in the imaging sections. Monitors goals, achievements and Ensures the outcome of the goals is reflected in the annual performance evaluations. Encourages employees to participate in Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Patient Safety surveys and other activities providing service feedback results to staff. Initiates a plan of action related to areas of improvement.
Partners with Management to develop a budget for the department - including providing feedback on new and replacement equipment and services needed for continued growth - monitors operational budgets and implements corrective action plans for negative productivity and operating expense variances.
Acts as a Radiology liaison to other departments. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with physicians and other medical departments in order to gather and exchange information, develop and implement solutions to problems. Assist in developing, reviewing, revising, submitting and implementing policies, procedures and goals that help Department and System goals.
Ensures the department is compliant with The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Texas Department of Health (TDH) standards, and other accrediting bodies.
Identifies patient service requirements by utilizing AIDET when communicating with patients to ensure they perform the correct exam on the correct patient, establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to know about the service requirements.
Coordinates and runs groups focusing on patient safety, customer service, performance improvement, environment of Care, Employee Engagement, Physician Engagement, Quality Improvement, Inter-Departmental Relations, etc. Participates in shared governance, department, hospital, or professional organizations and committees. This can also include LEAN initiatives, 5S projects, inter-departmental committees, or any professional organization participation, QC assurance with radiologist, etc.
Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
Flexible work scheduling
Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
Relocation assistance
Enhanced shift differential pay
Tuition: Fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees
Competitive Wages and Incentives
Cross-training across modalities
Community:
No state income tax!
Dallas has consistently been on Forbes’s list of America’s fastest growing cities
Dallas, TX is the third-largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States
Dallas is \#2 on Forbes Best Big Cities for jobs in 2019
Housing market allows a much larger house for your money compared to other large cities in the United States.
Home to one of the fastest-growing light rail systems in the nation
Uptown, an upscale neighborhood in Dallas, which has numerous restaurants, pubs, boutique hotels and shops
Dallas hosts lots of sporting like the Texas Rangers, World Champions Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Cowboys
Other attractions include Six Flags over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
13 entertainment districts and much more
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-Bone Density (ARRT-BD), ARRT-BS Breast Sonography (ARRT-BS), ARRT-CT Computed Tomography (ARRT-CT), ARRT-M Mammography (ARRT-M), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), ARRT-S Sonography (ARRT-S), ARRT-VI Interventional Rad (ARRT-VI), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT), Reg Diag Med Sono-Abdomen (AB) (RDMS-AB), Reg Diag Med Sono-Breast (BR) (RDMS-BR): Must have one of the following ARMRIT,ARRT-BD,ARRT-BS,ARRT-CT,ARRT-M,ARRT-MR,ARRT-N,ARRT-R,ARRT-S,ARRT-VI,CNMT,RDMS-AB,RDMS-BR, RMDS-FE,RDMS-OB,RDMS-PS,RN. Certified by ARRT or ARDMS, or the specialty certification for area of responsibility. Odell Medical Search
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday, All shifts,