Imaging Team Leader - Vascular Lab - 8-Hour Evening Shift

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an Imaging Department Manager to oversee daily operations, staff scheduling, and training in a high-volume radiology setting.

You will ensure safety standards, coordinate with physicians, and resolve patient concerns while supporting PACS and imaging workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Coordinating daily operations and staff development in a busy imaging department.
• Strong leadership, communication, and patient service skills are required.
• Experience with safety standards and protocol changes is essential.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily work schedules and direct staff for efficient workflow.
• Train and develop staff, including cross-training as needed.
• Manage patient complaints and ensure prompt resolutions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other personnel on scheduling and procedures.
• Support PACS Recon liaison to minimize imaging errors.

Connaissances

Staff management

Scheduling

Communication

Customer service

Safety standards

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Tech program

Outils

PACS system

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Description du poste

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been recognized ten years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report.

Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand-new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Coordinates the daily work schedule and directs staff to ensure section maintains effective and efficient workflow following staffing guidelines.
• Ensures appropriate orientation, training, and development of staff, students, and new hires. Facilitates cross-training of staff as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to perform crucial conversations and confrontations and appropriately uses chain of command to manage staff.
• Works effectively with Technical Manager to appropriately flex staff and manage overtime.
• Works closely with and supports Safety Ambassador to eliminate errors.
• Ensures staff is involved and compliant with safety standards.
• Works closely with and supports PACS Recon liaison to eliminate significant PACS errors.
• Responsible for first-line patient resolution and customer complaints.
• Maintains effective communication with physicians, nurses, visitors, and other personnel regarding scheduling, status of procedure performance, or results.
• Ensures that approved protocol changes are followed.
• Transports medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area.
• Stocks medications in accordance with policy and procedure and ensures medication security at all times.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technology employed in their section including theory of operation and rationale of QC procedures performed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Tech program required

License/Certifications:

• Registered Vascular Technologist certification from ARDMS required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of Sonography experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• At least 1 year of management experience in large Imaging department and/or Cardiac Cath Lab required