Supervisor MRI Imaging Operations

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Senior Director and clinical faculty leadership, and reporting to the Imaging Manager, the Imaging Supervisor (IS) serves as a subject matter expert and is responsible for performing and/or overseeing the performance of all technical procedures within their respective modality sections. The responsibilities include coordination of patient scheduling and work flow, managing staffing assignments, providing oversight of operational activities, facilitating clinical research and educational activities, ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance, participation in the development and achievement of departmental goals, and leads Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement activities.

The IS will work with various members within the Department of Imaging, including other ISs, Imaging Managers, IT staff, faculty, technical staff, administrative support, and the Quality, Safety, and Compliance Specialist. The IS will collaborate with other departmental leaders on multidisciplinary and compliance related activities. The IS will work with Imaging Manager to create and sustain a culture that fosters excellence, impact, and discovery of innovative and novel approaches towards the eradication of cancer and related diseases.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals.

• Must be a graduate of a hospital‑based and/or an accredited imaging technology program (e.g., Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Sonography, or MRI).
• Associate’s of Science or closely related degree is required (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred).
• Current certification and/or registration in the applicable imaging discipline required (e.g., ARRT, NMTCB, ARDMS). Supervisors overseeing multiple modalities must be registered or certified in at least one of the modalities.
• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License in the applicable imaging discipline required (except for MRI and Ultrasound supervisors).
• 3‑5 years hospital‑based experience in an imaging discipline.
• 2+ years of supervisory/management or leadership responsibilities preferred.
• Current BLS certification or must obtain an active BLS certification within 90‑days of hire.

Serves as the principal subject matter expert on their respective imaging discipline/modality. Working with patients, patient family members, imaging technologists, physicists, imaging faculty, administrative support, and imaging leadership, the IS continuously evaluates and strives to improve operational efficiency and quality of service. Works with supervisory and management colleagues across the Institute as well as network affiliates to ensure seamless communication and coordination across imaging disciplines and location of services.

Works with the Imaging Manager to develop site‑based FTE count and daily staffing assignments and process requests for vacation, personal days, leaves of absence, etc., and prepares staffing schedule in advance to provide adequate staffing levels to manage the workload. Manages unexpected vacancies (sick call, bereavement, emergent situation, etc.) and effectively adjusts staffing schedules with contingency plans and on occasion, serves as a secondary backup staff and participates in clinical duties to ensure business continuity.

Exercising financial stewardship, the IS will work with the IM to plan for, and manage, operational and capital expenses for their respective site. The IS will work…