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DescriptionSummary: Under the direction of the Director of Radiology, the Radiology Manager leads and manages the operational activities for assigned sections/modalities, locations, and support areas in alignment with departmental policies and procedures. The Manager's major responsibilities are managing day-to-day operations, delivery of care, capital/operational budgeting, equipment oversight, financial management, and performance improvement activities. The Manager will maintain a collaborative multi-disciplinary relationship within and outside the organization and will serve as the main point of contact to mitigate complaints and reduce escalation. The Manager deals with management/administrative issues such as planning for future programs/services, procedure coding and revenue capture, cost monitoring, and control. Responsibility also includes patient scheduling, patient/staff safety, workflows, operational efficiencies, regulatory compliance, public relations, overall timeliness, and quality of services performed. The Manager consults and collaborates to ensure the effective integration of strategic objectives, performance management, quality improvement, and technological performance through imaging competencies, in-services, and training for associates. The Manager is involved in orienting/training new associates to meet hospital/department requirements including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health. Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment. Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities. Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies. Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required. Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS. Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed. Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up. Assists in performing payroll functions for appropriate associates. Prepares daily and monthly productivity reports for the Medical Imaging Department. Prepares monthly statistics for the Medical Imaging Department. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing. Displays excellent customer service skills. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited program/school of Radiology Technology, Ultrasound Technology, or other accepted and approved equivalentBachelor's degree preferred Experience 3 years of experience in Medical Imaging procedures required3 years of Medical Imaging Department management requiredBasic computer experience required Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications One of the following primary modality certifications is required: Radiography (R) (ARRT) [Requires State licensure]Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) (ARRT or NMTCB) [Requires State licensure]Sonography (S) (ARRT or ARDMS)MRI (MR) (ARRT)State Licensure required based on modality Texas: MRT by TMBLouisiana: LRT (R), (N), or (F) by LSRTBENew Mexico: RRT, DMS, MRT, or NMT by MIRTP NMEDCurrent BLS required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time

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