Job Summary

Assist the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services with the administrative, fiscal management of the assigned Imaging Department. Provide personnel development. Provide direction in all Imaging related technologies. Provide data mining and analysis for all Imaging related needs.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent input to the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services on the quality of care provided by the department. • Assume authority and responsibility for decision making and problem solving for the department daily. Seek guidance from the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services as needed. 

• Responsible for interviewing, staffing, scheduling, discipline, and evaluation of department personnel, including terminations. • Monitor and review the quality of care provided by the department in collaboration with Radiologists and staff

. • Act as a resource for all technical workflows and departmental needs.

 • Develop and prepare department specific policies/procedures in conjunction with the Imaging QM Mgmt Coordinator

. • Assist the Quality Mgmt Coordinator in the preparation/maintenance of department Quality Improvement initiatives and reports. 

• Assist the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services in assuring the accrediting body requirements of the department are met

. • Represent the department during regulatory inspections. 

• Verify the competency of specific skills of the assigned staff. 

• Coordinate department orientation programs for new staff members and those with special needs. 

• Identify educational needs of the department staff and provide continuing education, in-services on new policies, technical skill training, and equipment use. 

• Assist the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services in fiscal resource management for the department. Provide input on budget needs for department supplies, equipment, and capital.

 • Assist designated personnel with maintenance of employee records related to pay, schedules, and benefits. 

• Coordinate special projects.

 • Prepare various reports, maintain in-service/education records, and prepare meeting minutes.

 • Maintain ongoing communication with the department staff and physicians in assuring quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

 • Ensure the maintenance of equipment to operating standards

. • Serve as a resource for PACS, RIS, HIS, and limited IT related workflows. 

• Counsel and evaluate personnel, address grievances, and make recommendations for transfer, promotions, and terminations. 

The Imaging Technology Manager and Data Analyst is responsible for:

 • Planning, executing, and delivering solutions for new and existing projects as assigned by the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services.

 • Maintain knowledge of all equipment within the Medical Imaging Departments to effectively determine end of service life.

 • Maintain knowledge of all equipment within the Medical Imaging Departments to be able to assist the Associate Administrator of Imaging Services and the Imaging Operations Managers with equipment replacement projects. 

Collaborate with departments outside of Medical Imaging to assist with equipment evaluations, and imaging equipment projects. Assist the Associate Administrator of Imaging services with capital planning and purchasing workflows. Act as a liaison between IT and Imaging on all projects as required. Represent Medical Imaging in IT/Imaging projects. Collaborate with IT on projects and help to resolve issues. Coordinate with vendors and Imaging leaders to assist in equipment selection processes Collaborate with the entire health system as required. Acquire knowledge and skills to provide guidance for equipment, hardware, and software purchases for all Imaging modalities. Maintain knowledge for future technologies within Imaging. This can be obtained by, but not limited to online research, conferences, training sessions, off-site visits. Perform data mining, data analysis, and effectively present the information in a useful manner. Participate in ongoing training for above tasks. 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Education 

• Formalized Training (Required) Education: Formalized Training in AMA approved radiological program Experience: 4 Years - Supervisory Experience/other - 8 years Related Field preferred

 

Credentials 

• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

 

Work Schedule: Days

Status:  Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore lisa.skidmore@vandaliahealth.org