Clinical Imaging Manager

Shields Health; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Shields Health in Brockton and Newton, MA seeks an experienced Clinical Imaging Manager to oversee MRI locations and personnel, ensuring a professional, caring atmosphere while maintaining a fast-paced clinical environment.

The role requires leadership over technologists, protocol implementation, and availability for emergency consultation, with a focus on patient care and collaboration with referral sources.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Radiologic Technology or Therapy strongly preferred; ARRT certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years MRI experience in an MRI environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate notification, reporting and ensuring smooth functioning of MRI equipment.
• Oversee Technologist activity and schedules; direct protocols and procedures.
• Provide emergency consultation when problems arise and maintain professional center relationships.
• Ensure patients are informed of clinical policies and receive appropriate follow-up by qualified staff.

Education

Associates of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology or Therapy

ARRT certification (preferred)

Job description

In keeping with Shields Health commitment to excellence, the Clinical Imaging Manager will be responsible for the locations, and employees; ensuring a professional, caring atmosphere is provided to all customer groups, while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-tasked oriented clinical environment.

This position oversees our Shields MRI locations in Brockton, MA, and Newton, MA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Responsibilities

• Is the prime coordinator for notification, reporting and assuring smooth functioning of equipment
• Responsible for overseeing Technologist's activity
• Plans, directs, and organizes Technologist activity and schedule including implementation of protocols
• Is available for consultation on an emergency basis should problems arise
• Promotes a harmonious and professional working relationship in the Center, throughout the organization and with referral sources
• Assumes responsibility for delivering patient care.
• Initiates, monitors and terminates procedures.
• Assists in cleaning up after treatment.
• Assumes responsibility that all patients are informed as to clinical policies and addresses patient inquires or ensures follow through by qualified personnel

Equipment

• Has a thorough working knowledge of equipment currently in use, and specific effects which can be reasonably anticipated with the various types of equipment.
• Establishes a schedule of preventative maintenance and assures proper documentation of such
• In the event of improperly functioning equipment, notifies the proper parties to correct the situation and/or secure additional equipment for use
• Assures adequate supplies of medical and radiographic equipment

Evaluation of Equipment and Education:

• Assumes responsibility for teaching and planning proper cleaning of equipment
• Assists in developing new procedural techniques and implementing such techniques or protocols as directed by the Medical Director.
• Assists in evaluating new equipment and performance of existing equipment.
• Makes recommendations and communicates on a regular basis with the Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer
• Reports on the technical competence of Technologists to the Medical Director and critiques such
• Cooperates in the orientation and training of new protocols.
• Participates in and attends staff meetings
• Works to promote a sense of worth in all personnel by recognition of their individual contributions to the center's team.
• Continually strives to maintain and upgrade competence, education and skills. Utilizes professional resources as well as self-motivational techniques to do so.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates of Applied Science degree from an approved collegiate or hospital-based Radiologic Technology or Therapy Program strongly preferred. A.R.R.T certification is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 2 years of MRI experience, working in an MRI environment, along with adequate on-the-job training on maintenance of equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Above physical requirements can be met with or without accommodation.

The pay range for this position is $77,000-$148,000/year plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

It is not intended that this Job Description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of higher classification for training and development purposes or as situationally warranted.