Associate Manager Medical Imaging

Banner Health Corporate; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Banner Health’s imaging leadership role in Tucson oversees daily operations of the Imaging department, developing staff and driving improvements to deliver safe, efficient patient-centered care. The position emphasizes hiring, training, performance evaluation and adherence to policy.

Responsibilities include budgeting, workflow optimization, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting department goals and patient satisfaction in a busy, hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma from an approved Radiologic Technology program or equivalent for Nuclear Medicine.
• National ARRT certification and/or modality licensure required; state licensure where applicable.
• Advance certification in MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan or Mammography if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• 4+ years of experience relevant to patient population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Imaging department.
• Support and develop staff; lead hiring, training and performance development.
• Drive process improvements and departmental goals.
• Ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care within budget and productivity guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Radiologic Technology certificate/diploma

BLS certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Nuclear Medicine-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates! Great careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them.

Tucson is set in a Sonoran Desert valley surrounded by five mountain ranges. Boasting an average 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, the climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. Tucson offers one-of-a-kind experiences for those interested in outdoor adventure and nature, heritage and culture, arts and attractions, golf and original Southwest-inspired dining.

Join our team as an Imaging Department leader and make a meaningful impact on patient care and team success.

In this role, you'll oversee daily operations, support and develop staff, and ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care. You'll lead hiring, training, and performance development while driving process improvements and departmental goals.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8AM to 430PM at BUMC Tucson. Must be a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

• Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
• We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support within the department. Supervises and participates in selection, orientation, counseling and evaluation of staff. May perform prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocol. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical and managerial support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
2. Demonstrates effective communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution in the supervision of the department, keeping the appropriate people informed. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and Collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
3. Assists in the development, implementation, and interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
4. Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, provides counseling, initiates corrective action and directs the workflow for the staff. This position participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.
5. Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department.
6. Manages patient care activities within the budgetary and productivity guidelines of the department/facility. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
7. Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. May be responsible for department budget and operations; and participates on committees as assigned.

Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic Imaging).
• Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable.
• Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 4+ years of experience relevant to patient population. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.