Inpatient Imaging Manager

Hmixray; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA with employer funding

Wellness dollars

401(k) employer match

Free imaging services for employee and

Family access to imaging centers

Job summary

Hmixray is seeking an experienced MRI Operations Leader to direct day-to-day MRI operations across multiple sites, manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow, and ensure compliance with MRI safety policies and regulatory requirements.

The role includes leading, coaching, and developing MRI technologists and support staff, developing staffing models for inpatient and ED coverage, and serving as MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) to oversee safety consultations and education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ARRT (MR) certification required or in good standing.
• Minimum five (5) years of MRI experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience in acute care hospital or health system.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day MRI operations across multiple sites, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, scheduling, performance management, and professional development for MRI staff.
• Develop staffing models to cover inpatient, ED, trauma, surgical, ICU, and after-hours imaging needs.
• Lead MRI safety policies and procedures per ACR guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) and oversee implant/device clearance and staff education.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Scheduling

Workflow management

Patient safety

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

ARRT MR certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

You Will

• Direct day‑to‑day MRI operations across multiple sites, including staffing, scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, scheduling, performance management, and professional development for MRI Technologists, Tech Assistants, and other assigned imaging support staff.
• Develop staffing models that ensure appropriate technologist and Tech Assistant coverage to support inpatient, emergency department, trauma, surgical, ICU, and after‑hours imaging needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain MRI safety policies and procedures in accordance with ACR guidance, manufacturer recommendations, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as MRI Safety Officer (MRSO) and oversee implant/device clearance processes, MRI safety consultations, and staff education.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives, process redesign, and operational efficiency projects to enhance patient access, throughput, and satisfaction.
• Ensure Tech Assistants are effectively utilized to improve patient throughput, patient transport coordination, room preparation, equipment readiness, infection prevention practices, and overall workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate installation, testing, optimization, and ongoing support of MRI hardware, software, PACS, RIS, and AI applications.
• Collaborate with radiologists and clinical stakeholders to develop, standardize, and optimize imaging protocols and emerging service lines, including functional MRI, PET/CT, and advanced imaging applications.
• Collaborate daily with hospital staff to prioritize patient care and coordinate imaging services in a fast‑paced hospital environment.
• Manage departmental compliance activities, accreditation requirements, infection prevention practices, and readiness for regulatory surveys.
• Analyze productivity, utilization, and financial performance metrics to support budgeting, staffing models, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead hospital‑based huddles and proactively address workflow barriers impacting patient access, turnaround times, and quality outcomes.
• Promote a culture of teamwork between MRI Technologists and Tech Assistants by clearly defining responsibilities, encouraging collaboration, and maintaining accountability for patient safety and service excellence.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate MRI Technologists, Tech Assistants, students, and support staff through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and ongoing professional development while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous learning.
• Act as a liaison between outpatient imaging centers, hospital partners, referring providers, and external vendors to facilitate communication, issue resolution, and successful implementation of organizational initiatives.
• Ensure imaging operations support hospital throughput initiatives, patient flow objectives, emergency response requirements, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve patient experience, reduce imaging delays, and achieve operational performance metrics.
• Participate in hospital committees related to patient safety, quality improvement, MRI safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support Joint Commission, CMS, ACR, and hospital accreditation activities through ongoing readiness, policy compliance, and corrective action planning.

You Are

• Genuinely passionate about customer service and exercise sound judgement and an ability to remain professional in all situations
• Able to demonstrate high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and have the ability to multitask
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, have a knack for prioritizing work with a structured approach, and enjoy providing world class customer service

To Ensure Success In This Role, You Must Have:

Education

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Radiologic Sciences, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Must hold a valid and in good standing ARRT (MR) certification

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of MRI experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience supporting or managing technologists and support staff in an acute care hospital or health system preferred.

Preferred

• Experience leading multidisciplinary imaging teams within a hospital environment.
• Experience with hospital throughput initiatives and patient flow management.
• Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, and ACR accreditation.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverages.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer funding.
• Wellness dollars
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Free services at any of our imaging centers for you and your immediate family.

Pay Range: $130,000.00-$140,000.00/Per Year