Diagnostic Imaging Manager

St. David's HealthCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, TX, part of St. David’s HealthCare, seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Manager to lead imaging services, budgets, staffing and compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations.

You will direct radiology operations, coordinate schedules with Radiologists, ensure quality patient care, and drive performance improvements across the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Technologist; 3 years Supervisory
• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology; Bachelors in Radiologic Sciences or Business Administration
• Must have ARRT, NMTCB, VI, ARDMS and BLS
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in human resource management for the department.
• Coordinate staffing, orientation and annual performance appraisals.
• Ensure trained/licensed staff availability to maintain operations.
• Communicate with staff through meetings, memos and emails.
• Develop and enforce Imaging Services policies and hospital procedures.
• Collaborate with Radiologists on schedules and patient care.
• Monitor expenses and assist with budgetary planning.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, state and federal regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Sciences or Business Administration

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Job description

Introduction
Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our St. David's Medical Center team is looking for a Diagnostic Imaging Manager. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Job Summary And Qualifications

Responsible for the day-to-day clinical, technical and operational functions within the Imaging department. This includes, but is not limited to, the efficient, effective procurement, utilization and stewardship of all technical, physical and human resources. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating the budget. Must be capable of developing, interpreting and administering all policies, procedures and protocols of the department, hospital and partnership. Must maintain efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all Joint Commission, state, federal, Corporate Radiation Right, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Must possess critical thinking skills and be capable of assuming complete departmental authority and responsibility in the absence of the Director. Must strive to create and maintain great relationships with all facility stakeholders.

• You will direct and participate in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes.
• You will participate in disciplinary action and ongoing assessment of all staff within the Radiology Dept.
• You will ensure availability of adequately trained/licensed staff to maintain departmental operations.
• You will coordinate orientation for new employees and ensures completion of annual performance appraisal for clinical Radiology and support staff.
• You will maintain flow of communication between all staff through monthly staff meetings, memos, bulletin boards, emails, and formal and/or informal discussions.
• You will provide educational opportunities in accordance with mandatory requirements and departmental needs.
• You will initiate, interpret, maintain and enforce Imaging Services policies and hospital policies and procedures. You will work with Hospital administration, Imaging Director & Staff Physicians on planning, organizing and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• You will make daily rounds in Imaging Services to judge effectiveness of operations, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.
• You will flex staffing to appropriate levels for expected volume of scheduled and unscheduled patients/procedures. Float staff between departments to optimize throughput.
• You will establish and maintain standards of performance. Direct and assist with workflow as needed during times of high volume.
• You will communicate with Radiologists and other physicians to coordinate and facilitate department schedules, and timely/optimal patient care.
• You will interact professionally with patient/family. Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• You will secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• You will maintain departmental operations within established productivity standards.
• You will monitor departmental expenses; provides rationale as needed.
• You will work closely with vendors/contracted service engineers to obtain necessary information for purchases/repairs.
• You will identify research and develop additional services that promote additional revenue opportunities.
• You will assist the Director with annual budgetary process.
• You will serve as a liaison between the Radiology Department and customers, both internal and external.
• You will ensure compliance with established regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to HCA’s Radiation Right Program, The Joint Commission, TDH, and OSHA.

What qualifications you will need:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Technologist; 3 years Supervisory
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently, with minimal supervision required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiology Technology; Bachelors of Science in Radiologic Sciences or Business Administration
• Must have ARRT, NMTCB, VI, ARDMS BLS

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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