This position will work a varied schedule - mainly Mon-Fri with some weekends, evenings/nights coverage as required.

Purpose:

Coordinates daily operations for the Imaging Department. Performs duties of a medical imaging technologist as required. Develops, interprets and applies organizational and departmental policies and procedures, budgets, goals and objectives consistent with the strategic plan.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director with management of departmental operations. Maintain day to day operations over varies modalities.

• Direct and oversee procedures and personnel related to charge processing in the RIS

• Work closely with Radiology Director and Supervisors to develop a team atmosphere.

• Act as a system resource for protocol development and training programs. Coordinate quality control activities and accepts responsibility for the resolution of problems that arise.

• Create processes and quality improvement initiatives for the division.

• Maintain timekeeping in Kronos and provide MRS submissions.

• Accountable for all financial, operations, volume and quality for the department.

• Maintain job descriptions, evaluations and orientation for the division.

• Perform monthly staff meetings and update staff on process changes, hospital changes, and departmental changes. Perform hiring, dismissal, employee reviews, and training programs.

• Interact with vendors and other service providers to maintain high quality equipment.

• Identify and respond to complaints, problems, and issues, conduct investigation, take corrective action and prepare related documentation.

• Manage multiple projects/duties, set priorities, and utilize good planning skills to enhance complete productivity, exam turnaround and patient satisfaction.

• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the appropriate modality CDM. Maintain current knowledge of CPT guidelines.

• Establish and maintain an atmosphere of caring and support by directly utilizing the UPMC core values.

• Interview, select, orient, evaluate, schedule, counsel and discipline assigned personnel.

• Participate in the preparation with the DOH and TJC.

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

• 5 years of experience in a radiology discipline with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity required.

• Completion of satisfactory formal training in a radiology related program accredited by the ARRT or NMTCB, i.e. Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.

• Must attend continuing education programs and maintain an active registry status.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Must possess a current Registry in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or MRI (ARRT or RDMS).

• ARRT Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

• Act 34

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran