Manager of Diagnostic Imaging

St. David's South Austin Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center in Austin, TX seeks a Manager of Radiology Services to lead the Radiology Department across Diagnostic, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT and Mammography, ensuring patient needs are met in line with physician instructions and hospital policy.

You will develop and implement policies, supervise staff, coordinate monthly schedules, assist the Director with financial operation, and collaborate with other health care providers to promote continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ technologist experience with 2 years supervisory experience.
• Current MRT license from Texas Medical Board required.
• Advanced certification in modalities (QM, Mammography, CardioVascular, CT, MRI) preferred.
• BLS certification.
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT) or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 24-hour accountability for supervision, coordination and evaluation of Radiology Department staff across modalities.
• Oversee development and revision of policies and procedures.
• Assist Director with financial operations and budgeting.
• Develop monthly staff schedules and coordinate with other departments for patient care continuity.
• Collaborate with external health care providers to promote continuity of care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership abilities

Staff coordination

Communication with physicians

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

AMA‑approved Radiologic Technology program graduate

Tools

Mammography

Cardiovascular CT/MRI modalities

Job description

Introduction

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a(an) Manager of Diagnostic Imaging for our St. Davids South Austin Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

The Manager of Radiology Services maintains 24-hour accountability for the supervision, coordination and evaluation of activities of the staff in the Radiology Department to include Diagnostic, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT, and Mammography. Ensures patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physicians and the Hospital policy and procedures. Coordinates the organizational improvement activities. Oversees the development, review and revision of policies, procedures and practices guidelines. Assists the Director in overseeing the financial operation of the department. Maintains knowledge of current practice standards with regards to care of Imaging patients.

• You will, along with the Director, integrate department services with the hospital’s primary functions.
• You will, along with the Director, develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• You will continuously assess and improve the department’s and the organization’s performance and facilitate the involvement of staff in Performance Improvement activities. Oversee and review the development of monthly schedules
• You will assist staff with clinical needs as well as other departments as required for skills or specialized care of patients.
• You will collaborate and communicate with other health care providers outside the hospital to promote continuity of care for the patient/ family/ caregivers by providing information to primary physician, home care, and inpatient settings, multi-specialty physicians, advance practice nurses, pharmacists, social workers, nutritionists, and physical therapists, etc.

What qualifications you will need:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Technologist; 2 years Supervisory experience.
• Must hold a current MRT license from Texas Medical Board- required
• Advance certification in one or more modalities; QM, Mammography, Cardio Vascular, CT, MRI is preferred but not required
• BLS certification
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT) Graduate of an America Medical Association- approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer, or (ARRT-R) Radiography, or (RDMS) Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

St. Davids South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David's HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full-service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.

The facility is affiliated with Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.

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