Manager Radiology

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ seeks a Manager Radiology to plan, organize and direct the daily clinical and business operations of the Radiology Department, reporting to the Director Radiology. The role oversees administrative and technical staff, budget, policies, and compliance.

Responsibilities include leading staff, scheduling, quality assurance, performance improvement, and pursuing revenue opportunities while maintaining patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a health-related field.
• Licensure as radiology technologist with certification in CT and MRI from the ARRT.
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including at least two (2) years of clinical patient care experience.
• Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience in radiology (three years preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction for the Radiology Department and staff, defining authority and delegating duties.
• Maintains knowledge of radiology imaging principles and stays current with advances in imaging.
• Manages daily operations, addresses patient access, scheduling, care, morale, and other issues.
• Contributes to Performance Improvement data collection and departmental performance tracking.
• Collaborates to develop long-range operational plans and seek revenue opportunities and cost savings.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitoring, with variance reviews.
• Maintains data for quality assurance to meet credentialing inspections and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Master's degree in a health-related field

Job description

Overview

About the Role

The Manager Radiology, in cooperation with the Director Radiology, is accountable for planning, organizing and administratively directing the daily clinical and business operations of the Radiology Department. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, including providing oversight of the administrative staff and technical staff which includes human resource functions, hiring, coaching, performance appraisals and ensuring clinical competency. The Manager will develop and manage the operational budget, purchasing, policies and procedures, and contractual agreements, and ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provides leadership and direction for the Radiology Department and staff. Organizes, plans, and directs activities related to the Radiology Department. Clearly defines authority and responsibility for all personnel and delegates duties to staff members.
• Demonstrates basic working knowledge of radiology imaging principles, techniques, and ancillary equipment as they apply to the daily operations of the department. Remains current on technological and clinical advances in imaging.
• Manages the daily operations of the department by mediating problems relative to patient access, scheduling, clinical care, morale, and otherissues. Develops workable action plans to achieve operational goals and growth.
• Supports and assists with data collection for Performance Improvements while understanding the department performance trends and standards. Encourages others to contribute to Performance Improvement.
• Works with the Director Radiology and Chair of Radiology to develop long range operational plans relative to services. Pursues revenue opportunities and cost savings without compromising quality or patient satisfaction.
• Assists in preparing the budget. Accountable for meeting budgetary goals. Develops action plans for recovery when variances occur. Reviews budget and variances regularly with the Director Radiology.
• Responsible for maintaining data for quality assurance and quality control to meet credentialing inspections and certifications, such as but not limited to ACR/FDA/MQSA, NAPBC, Joint Commission, DOH etc.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field required or a Master’s Degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Licensure as radiology technologist with acertification in CT and MRI from the ARRT.
• At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience, including at least two (2) years of clinical patient care experience required.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience (three (3) years preferred) as a lead or supervisor in radiology.
• This involves expertise managing direct reporting and overseeing the operations of a department or division.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead a team whilemaintaining optimal efficacy and efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be capable of organizing and prioritizingmultiple concerns for resolution.
• Must have great written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is VS/31S:$117,204- $146,501 -$175,803 per year, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.