Imaging Manager Big Rapids, Reed City & Greenville

Corewell Health; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a leader to manage Imaging Department operations across modalities, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, and collaborating with radiologists, physicians, and hospital departments to optimize service delivery and revenue growth, while upholding Corewell Health values.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 3 years of leadership experience required.
• ARRT radiologic technologist registration upon hire preferred.
• BLS certifications (AHA and ARC) required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, implements, and monitors the Imaging Department’s budget and staffing.
• Directs radiological services with resource allocation to meet productivity targets.
• Fosters collaboration across disciplines and communicates with stakeholders.
• Ensures procedures align with physician orders and regulatory requirements.
• Develops quality monitoring and performance initiatives for imaging services.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Plans, organizes, evaluates, controls and manages all functions of one or more of the Imaging Departments. Modalities included, but not limited to: Computerized Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine (NM), Interventional Radiology (IR), Diagnostic Radiology (DX), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography (Mammo), Ultrasound (US), Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) and Support Staff. Coordinates and implements Imaging programs, policies and procedures and assumes the responsibility for ensuring that all programs meet hospital accreditation standards and regulatory compliance. Manages the delivery of patient care, ensuring that patient care is provided according to established standards of care and practice. Accountable for enabling patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Assumes accountability for managing the operational, financial, effectiveness and efficiency of the Radiology Department. Ability to lead employees on exceptional customer service skills.

Essential Functions

• Plans, prepares, implements, and monitors the Imaging Department’s operational and capital budget to ensure sound fiscal management consistent with the goals of Corewell Health. Oversees staffing and resource allocation to meet productivity targets and patient care needs. Develops programs and collaborative strategies to enhance growth and revenue for service areas. Directs all radiological services through the management and direction of both human and financial resources allocated to the Imaging department while maintaining and enhancing the revenue generating capabilities and technological advancements of these departments.
• Creates a climate of effective collaboration, communication, and cooperation among a variety of disciplines, departments, and roles. Effectively collaborates and strongly influences all levels of the organization. Anticipates customer needs and serves as a liaison to all customers: Radiologists, referring physicians, patients, hospital departments, and other health care facilities.
• Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity, which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as a precedent for future decisions. Ensures that all procedures are performed according to physician orders and are consistent with current policy and procedure and legal regulations.
• Develops and maintains quality monitoring system to continuously monitor and measure the quality, safety and outcomes of Imaging services. Participates in and facilitates interdisciplinary performance initiatives. Participates in the development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines based on evidence‑based practice, research findings, and Corewell Health quality outcomes.
• Creates a climate of effective collaboration, communication, and cooperation among a variety of disciplines, departments, and roles. Collaborates with directors, peers and staff to encourage and unify interdisciplinary teams, in order to provide the exceptional patient/customer experience.
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation of process improvement initiatives in Imaging modalities/departments. Assist in the development of short and long‑term goals related to process improvement assuring projects are aligning with Imaging strategy and capital planning. Ensures process improvement activities align with the Imaging department's vision and goals, and Corewell Health's core values, mission and strategy.
• Collects, enters, reviews and analyzes Radiology department data and works with modality leads/supervisors towards process improvement. Develops and runs reports as needed. Benchmarks external sources and integrates findings into operational and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 5 years of relevant experience Required
• 3 years of relevant experience in leadership Required
• CRT-Radiologic Technologist Registration - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Upon Hire preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity
• [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

How Corewell Health Cares For You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Job Details

Primary Location SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West

Department Name Imaging Admin Ambulatory - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 40

Hours of Work 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m.

Days Worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Weekend Frequency N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.