Manager, Diagnostic Services-Radiology Ultrasound

## Manager, Diagnostic Services-Radiology Ultrasound Apply:
Main Hospital Bldg - 2nd Floor:
Full time:
Posted Today:
990175

Large academic medical center, high volume, high acuity Level I Trauma center seeks Manager, Diagnostic Ultrasound, leading a staff of more than 50 Ultrasound Technologists. Exceptional leadership opportunity for an Imaging professional.  Responsible for management of assigned staff and other resources to ensure optimal services and safe patient care. Coordinates with other area managers to ensure common departmental goals are met.

Acts as a liaison to physicians, administration, patients/families, and other disciplines for the department.  
** Minimum Specifications*
* ** Education
* * Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging program for any of the following primary pathways:
* Radiography* Magnetic Resonance Imaging
* Nuclear Medicine Technology
* Sonography* Vascular Sonography Must have an Associate Degree in a healthcare related field. Bachelor’s degree in a health care field or business administration is preferred.
** Experience*
* • Must have eight (8) years of related healthcare experience, to include two years of leadership experience.  
** Equivalent

Education and/or Experience *
* • May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for the experience requirements.  
** Certification/Registration/Licensure
** Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or Texas Medical Board If hired in
** Ultrasound** (US):

Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI/RVS) certification. ARRT (S) or ARDMS (AB) Preferred. RVT also accepted.  In any department, all positions must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card  from one of the following:
* American Heart Association
* American Red Cross Rescuer
* Military Training Network.
** Skills or Special Abilities*
* • Must be able to demonstrate effective supervisory/management/leadership skills.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Must successfully understand departmental operations, demonstrated by understanding workflow, requirements, and staff logistics.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to operate various types of imaging equipment used in performing procedures.
• Must have intermediate MS Power Point, Excel and Word skills to present educational sessions and other departmental projects.
• Must have picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Financial management and budget skills preferred.
** Responsibilities
* ** Responsible for quality management practices that deliver effective and efficient services and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Collaborates with medical staff and administration to assess operations and evaluate quality. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs and work processes implementing appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency, and patient access. Directs, reviews, and evaluates performance improvement plans/projects, utilizing performance indicators to track/trend outcomes.

Organizes & facilitates maintenance of all quality initiatives within the department.
* Directs, reviews, and evaluates delays, medical record audits, and other practice feedback. Responds to patient safety posts and investigations within established department expectations.
* Responsible for the effective financial management of the assigned areas department, ensuring appropriate use of…