This position works Monday - Friday, no weekends. SUMMARYResponsible for supervising clinical operations of the Radiology department, all modalities. Oversight includes, but is not limited to, equipment, personnel, staff scheduling, staff time keeping (UKG), financial, and customer service functions.ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA minimum of five (5) years' experience as a technologist.Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.Must be registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), NMTCB or ARDMS.Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification maintained with a biannual renewal.ORGANIZATIONWorks under the direction of the Regional Manager or the System Director of Radiology. Has working contact with the Medical Staff and Leadership throughout Munson Healthcare.Has contact with the Radiology software and equipment vendors. POPULATIONS SERVED COMPETENCIES, INCLUDING AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
GENERAL DUTIESSupports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.Supports Munson Healthcare True North framework where patients are at the center of all we do.Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.SPECIFIC DUTIES1. Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility. Knows the physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to Hospital Policy/Procedure.2. Exercises ability to select, develop, organize and motivate others in order to obtain maximum department efficiency.3. Must exercise tact and diplomacy in functioning within Munson Healthcare and must recognize that Radiology services are vital to complete patient care.4. Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.5. Must be able to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations and authorize deviation from routine procedure when specific conditions require.6. Attends internal/external meetings to enhance communication and support to radiology services throughout Munson Healthcare.7. Monitors the job performance of staff. Educates and coaches to ensure quality of work and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.8. Monitors equipment quality control and maintenance. 9. Provides education opportunities for staff and patients.10. Monitors inventory and coordinates ordering of supplies.11. Plans and assists in the establishment of department goals.12. Oversees department productivity and justifies variances.13. Develops and provides input for annual discussions.14. Monitors staff compliance in HealthStream assignments and other requirements for employment.15. Ensures that staff have current certifications 16. Initiates performance improvement. 17. Demonstrates competence in applicable professional skills and participates in continuing professional education.18. Maintains departmental files and records according to state, federal, HIPAA, and JCAHO guidelines.19. Ensures Federal and State regulations for radiation protection and safety are met.20. Assists in CMS / TJC investigations.21. In collaboration with the Radiologist and MMC modality coordinators, assists with standardization of Radiology protocols and exam parameters to provide consistent quality imaging throughout the system.22. File Manager for VOICE.23. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Key for Physical DemandsContinuous 66 to 100% of the timeFrequent 33 to 65% of the timeOccasional 0 to 32% of the time• Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.• Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.• Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.• Occasional repositioning and use of assistive devices when transferring patients weighing up to 400 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.• Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.• Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.• Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.WORK ENVIRONMENT• Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.• Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.• Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances. Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.• Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.• Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.• Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.• Occasional travel may be required.• Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.