Quality & Safety Supervisor, PET/MRI (FGP) - Manhattan, Radiology

Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Quality & Safety Supervisor, PET/MRI (FGP) - Manhattan, Radiology. In this role, the successful candidate serves as a clinical and operational expert responsible for supporting advanced hybrid imaging services across outpatient and/or hospital-based imaging centers. This role functions as a high-level resource for PET/MRI workflow optimization, protocol standardization, staff education, quality assurance, patient experience, and cross-departmental collaboration. The APS partners closely with radiologists, technologists, nursing, operations leadership, physicist, scheduling, IT, and vendor partners to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality PET/MRI imaging services while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Job Responsibilities Coordinates and performs clinical and research exams. Produces images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay. Maintains patient safety at all times. Takes responsibility for patient/personal radiation safety. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. May be required to rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities and/or locations. Coordinates educational training sessions with physicians, technologists and vendors. Works with Education Coordinator to establish course syllabus and education credits. Attends vendor-specific training sessions to learn advanced practice techniques in PET MR and provide in-service training throughout NYULMC imaging facilities. Works with Clinical and Research Departments to develop protocols that will promote the ability to publish articles featuring advances in PETMR imaging technology. Performs the development component, which includes but is not limited to, data collection, recording and analysis for Clinical and Research Imaging. Provides technical assistance and training to physicians, technologists, students, industry representatives and CCHS imaging facilities. Serves as a specialty resource related to patient care, imaging and technology. Performs other duties as assigned. Clinical & Technical Leadership Serve as the modality expert for PET/MRI imaging operations, protocols, workflows, and best practices. Assist in the development, optimization, and standardization of PET/MRI imaging protocols across all sites. Support advanced imaging procedures, research protocols, and other workflows as applicable. Provide clinical guidance and troubleshooting for complex PET/MRI examinations and patient-specific imaging challenges. Collaborate with radiologists and physicists to maintain image quality, protocol integrity, and regulatory compliance. Ensure adherence to MRI and PETMRI safety standards, radiation safety policies, infection prevention guidelines, and departmental procedures. Operational Excellence Analyze workflow inefficiencies, exam delays, cancellations, no-shows, throughput, and utilization trends to identify improvement opportunities. Partner with scheduling and operations leadership to improve patient preparedness, confirmation workflows, and modality utilization. Assist with scanner optimization initiatives including exam slot utilization, add-on workflows, turnaround times, and downtime recovery processes. Support implementation of new services, tracers, software upgrades, and operational initiatives related to PET/MRI. Participate in performance improvement projects and operational committees. Education & Staff Development Develop and deliver PET/MRI training programs for technologists, nurses, schedulers, and ancillary staff. Mentor technologists in advanced imaging techniques, protocol execution, patient care, and workflow efficiency. Create educational materials, competency assessments, tip sheets, and workflow documentation. Assist in onboarding and competency validation for new PET/MRI staff members. Serve as a liaison with vendor application specialists during system upgrades, optimization efforts, and training sessions. Quality & Compliance Monitor and maintain compliance with American College of Radiology standards, state regulations, and institutional policies. Participate in quality assurance programs including image audits, protocol reviews, documentation compliance, and safety monitoring. Assist with accreditation readiness, inspections, and regulatory documentation. Track modality-specific KPIs: throughput, patient satisfaction, cancellations, and exam completion metrics. Collaboration & Leadership Act as a key liaison between clinical staff, radiologists, operations leadership, nursing, IT, scheduling, and vendor partners. Participate in strategic planning initiatives related to growth, service expansion, and advanced imaging technologies. Contribute to interdisciplinary meetings, operational reviews, and departmental leadership discussions. Support a culture of patient-centered care, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree, required. Five years' experience, required. NYS Registered Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB) with New York State licensure is required where applicable. Current BLS certification. Required Licenses Radiologic Tech Lic - NYS Nuclear Med Tech Cert (NMTCB) Am Registry Of Radiologic Tech Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Salary range for the role is $101,493.51 - $175,076.17 annually. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Hospitals