Manager of Imaging Services

At Houston Methodist, the Manager Imaging position is responsible for functional and operational aspects of the imaging department. This position provides leadership, guidance and direction to staff. The Imaging Manager position maintains accountability for level of unit performance and results. This position is responsible for quality, functional excellence and contribution to accomplishment of strategic and operational objectives.

Exempt

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree preferred

• Five years of experience within the field, of which one year must have been in a managerial role in healthcare. May consider HM employee with four years of experience in relevant field with performance that demonstrates leadership responsibility

Required

• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• Must possess a minimum of ONE of the following credentials in any of the following imaging modalities:
  Radiology - ARRT(R) and (MRT-GC) or (MRT-TMPGC) Nuclear – ARRT(NM) or CNMT and (MRT-GC) or (MRT-TMPGC) CT – ARRT(CT) MRI – ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT or CAMRT Ultrasound- RDMS(OB or AB or
  * BR) or RVT; or ARRT(S) or ARRT(VS); or RVS or RCS Mammography- ARRT(R) and ARRT(M) and (MRT-GC) or (MRT-TMPGC) Cardiology – ARRT and MRT-GC, or RDMS, or CNMT and MRT-GC, or CRAT, or CCT, RCCS, or RCS, or RVS, or CIIP, or ARMRIT or CAMRT

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
• Advanced computer skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of CPT codes, ICD9 or 10 and CMS billing practice

• Performs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees in the department. Provides development and mentoring of staff. Meets or exceeds threshold goal for department turnover. Develops direct reports to +-perform these same functions.
• Provides fair and consistent leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance…