Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Medical Imaging Manager – Outpatient – Albany, Full Time If you are looking for a management position in medical imaging, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partners, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 3 Atrium Drive. Employment type: Full time. Position Highlights Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development Work Life Balance: Monday-Friday – Office Hours What You Will Do The Medical Imaging Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of all areas, which include staff competencies, timely evaluations, staff satisfaction/engagement, and operating and capital budgets. Consistently analyze processes and implement the changes necessary to ensure maximum efficiency and excellent patient and colleague experience. Develop and implement department objectives in collaboration with staff; support quality performance through frequent encouragement and recognition of contribution and efforts. Responsibilities Ensures overall department goals related to productivity, quality of care, resource management, and customer satisfaction are achieved. Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments. Consistently represents the organization in a positive and professional manner to community and professional contacts, while promoting professionalism and acting as a role model. Counsels and monitors performance of staff; conducts performance appraisals; promotes staff development; fosters teamwork within the department. Works to attain staff compliance with objectives and the implementation of procedures and policies. Utilizes critical thinking skills to develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance and streamline current procedures/processes. Conducts interviews for prospective employees; works with Human Resources in recruiting and hiring new personnel. Participates in meetings and on committees as requested; attends hospital and department meetings and in-services. Monitors the physical environment of the department. Manages and coordinates the activities of the department with other areas to ensure and maintain patient care. Responsible for managing work assignments, schedules, coverage, and orientation of technologists. Participates in the purchase and maintenance of equipment and contracts/meetings with vendors. Participates in preparing the department operating and capital budgets. Directs and monitors the quality assurance programs in the imaging department. Keeps abreast of current trends and new equipment/procedures and communicates department needs to Director in a timely manner. Serves as the first point of contact for issues that arise, handling them with professionalism and integrity, elevating them to Director as necessary. Participates in growth of market share. Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient and personnel information. Participates in planning and implementation of departmental objectives and goals, designed to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and commitment to patient care and staff development/retention. Enhances employee engagement and success within the medical imaging department. Develops short- and long-range plans that support the mission of the organization. Assures quality and safety standards are consistently achieved while providing leadership in risk management, patient safety, and legal issues. Develops the operational structure for the imaging department and determines competencies of department/service staff and volunteers. Recruits and retains the highest quality staff, assuring orientation, training, continuing education, and annual competencies are in place to deliver quality care and services. Creates a work climate that empowers staff, values individual contributions, promotes a healthy, trusting, and positive work environment, and develops effective intra- and inter-departmental teams. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships, approaches conflict constructively, and helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, ensuring personal safety and that of coworkers, and reports all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. What You Will Need Knowledge of all areas of medical imaging practices. AAS in Radiologic Technology required; Bachelor’s preferred. NYS License, ARRT, BLS required. 5+ years of clinical experience. 3+ years of progressive management experience preferred. Pay Range: $50.85 - $71.22. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr