Manager, Specialty Imaging Service - UPMC Somerset

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Full-time Manager to oversee the Imaging Department, ensuring efficient daily operations and alignment with policy and budget goals. The role requires leadership across modalities and collaboration with the Radiology Director and staff.

This position offers standard business hours with no on-call, and opportunities to drive quality improvement, staff development, and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in radiology or related field.
• ARRT or NMTCB licensure/licensure eligible.
• 5 years radiology experience with 3+ years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with management of departmental operations.
• Direct and oversee charge processing in the RIS.
• Develop team atmosphere with Radiology Director and Supervisors.
• Lead quality control and training programs.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain Kronos timekeeping and MRS submissions.
• Oversee financial, operations, volume and quality metrics.
• Recruit, onboard, and evaluate staff.
• Prepare for DOH and TJC surveys.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology or related field

Job description

Are you an experienced Imaging professional ready to take the next step in your career?

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Full-time Manager to support their Specialty Imaging Services!

The Manager oversees the daily operations of the Imaging Department and performs medical imaging technologist responsibilities as required. They develop, interpret, and apply organizational and departmental policies and procedures, while managing budgets, goals, and objectives in alignment with the strategic plan.

This full-time position offers a Monday through Friday, management-style schedule during standard business hours. No on-call coverage is required. While weekends and holidays are not routinely scheduled, occasional flexibility may be needed to connect with and support staff across all shifts.

This is a unique opportunity to join a close-knit team with a strong reputation for collaboration, engagement, and long-term commitment!

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director with management of departmental operations. Maintain day to day operations over varies modalities.
• Direct and oversee procedures and personnel related to charge processing in the RIS
• Work closely with Radiology Director and Supervisors to develop a team atmosphere.
• Act as a system resource for protocol development and training programs. Coordinate quality control activities and accepts responsibility for the resolution of problems that arise.
• Create processes and quality improvement initiatives for the division.
• Maintain timekeeping in Kronos and provide MRS submissions.
• Accountable for all financial, operations, volume and quality for the department.
• Maintain job descriptions, evaluations and orientation for the division.
• Perform monthly staff meetings and update staff on process changes, hospital changes, and departmental changes. Perform hiring, dismissal, employee reviews, and training programs.
• Interact with vendors and other service providers to maintain high-quality equipment.
• Identify and respond to complaints, problems, and issues, conduct investigation, take corrective action and prepare related documentation.
• Manage multiple projects/duties, set priorities, and utilize good planning skills to enhance complete productivity, exam turnaround and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the appropriate modality CDM. Maintain current knowledge of CPT guidelines.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere of caring and support by directly utilizing the UPMC core values.
• Interview, select, orient, evaluate, schedule, counsel and discipline assigned personnel.
• Participate in the preparation with the DOH and TJC.
• Bachelors Degree is required.
• 5 years of experience in a radiology discipline with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity required.
• Completion of satisfactory formal training in a radiology related program accredited by the ARRT or NMTCB, i.e. Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.
• Must attend continuing education programs and maintain an active registry status.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Must possess a current Registry in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, or MRI (ARRT or RDMS), or NMTC or RVS.
  • If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Registered Vascular Specialist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran