MRI Manager

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,240 - 181,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

Job summary

10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is seeking a leader for medical imaging to oversee operations, coordinate staff training, and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate has a baccalaureate degree, at least 5 years of healthcare leadership experience, and relevant certifications.

This role promotes departmental goals, manages budget variances, and enhances clinical capabilities through strategic recommendations. The generous salary range is $110,240.00–$181,896.00 along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership.
• Current ARRT, NMTCB, or SDMS certification required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates medical imaging activities.
• Develops and implements orientation plans for staff.
• Manages customer service and quality management initiatives.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

Oversees, coordinates, and directs modality specific activities in medical imaging. Develops and implements programs in these specific areas that meet the needs of families and physicians that seek care from Lurie Children’s Medical Imaging. Promotes a leadership style and philosophy that models and promotes the vision of Lurie Children’s. Actively supports all departmental and hospital Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals by modeling appropriate behaviors and providing a work environment conducive to the goals. Manages day-to-day operational activities of MRI. Serves as a preceptor, mentor and resource to staff ensuring that all organizational and departmental policies and procedures are followed. Serves as MR Safety Officer once credentialed.

Leadership Competencies

• Personal Leadership
  • Acts with integrity
  • Builds trusting relationships
  • Approachable; seeks to be helpful
  • Leads from strengths and strives to improve weaknesses
  • Thinks strategically and communicates with others frequently
  • Leads with flexibility and adaptability
  • Models and holds self accountable for Lurie Children’s values and core competencies (service, innovation, and teamwork)
  • Leads with courage and confidence
  • Seeks to continuously learn and improve by soliciting and acting on feedback
  • Takes initiative to build knowledge by leveraging resources and asking questions
• Organizational Awareness and Alignment
  • Shares subject matter expertise
  • Frequent and clear communication in all directions to ensure alignment
  • Identifies and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve results; drives to operational excellence
  • Is a good financial steward
  • Is an advocate for self and team members
  • Understands and models the Lurie Children’s culture by living the service principles and values
  • Thinks strategically and shares knowledge; sets and communicates priorities while cascading Lurie Children’s strategic goals
  • Understand(s) organizational structure and navigates successfully
• Leading Through Change
  • Leads change confidently and with competence by owning the message and “walking the talk”
  • Is strategic and helps others by communicating often, including providing rationale and vision for changes
  • Asks questions and shares assumptions to support and lead others through ambiguity
  • Is a self-directed learner; gathers knowledge about healthcare climate and cascades to others
  • Communicates and facilitates each initiative to adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare climate
  • Continuously evaluates and improves upon the change to speed up decision making and ensure the optimal solution is reached
• Influencing and Leading Others
  • Provides clarity by defining roles, responsibilities, and priorities
  • Holds self and others accountable
  • Helps team members grow and develop by finding opportunities and giving frequent feedback
  • Identifies gaps in team’s skills
  • Shares or develops tools and resources to fill gaps
  • Leads with compassion and authenticity
  • Increases span of influence with stakeholders beyond direct reports
  • Actively listens and seeks to understand
  • Breaks down complex problems and helps to set goals and expectations
  • Engages and empowers others; has a mindset of developing others for their own growth and the organization’s success

Area Specific Job Accountabilities

• Works with Executive Director and Associate Director, Medical Imaging, to develop and maintain volume-based staffing plans by monitoring staff and patient schedules.
• Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive orientation plans, competency standards, and ongoing professional development training for medical imaging technologists ensuring that all team members are fully equipped to meet industry standards and deliver high-quality care.
• Oversees and manages all customer service and quality management initiatives relative to medical imaging.
• Collaborates with Executive Director and Associate Director to plan, prepare and monitor operational budget in medical imaging.
• Proactively researches, evaluates, and advises on emerging and existing technologies, providing strategic recommendations to enhance clinical capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and ensure modality remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Develops business plans for equipment replacement and collaborates with key staff from Health Technology Management, Facilities, and Information Management to ensure seamless integration, optimal functionality, and alignment with departmental and organizational goals.
• Works with Executive Director and Associate Director to manage variance to monthly operational budgets for on- and off-site locations and may assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of key modality metrics, including volume, patient access, operational efficiencies, patient outcomes, and financial performance, to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifies modality-specific areas for growth, process improvement, and cost containment.
• Oversees ACR reaccreditation process and assures on-going compliance.
• Provides direct supervision to frontline staff in modality(ies).
• Attends Hospital meetings as required and participates on committees.
• Oversees and maintains electronic time and attendance initiatives for medical imaging.
• Provides prompt and effective resolution to all clinical and/or patient relations concerns ensuring timely communication, through problem-solving, and implementation of corrective actions to maintain high standards of patient care and departmental performance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
• The authority to hire, separate, promote, demote, write and administer performance evaluations.
• Supports and integrates the four pillars of the organization—Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research, and Education—into all departmental initiatives and practices, ensuring that each area is actively promoted and aligned with overall organizational goals.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership, or progressive managerial responsibility, is required.
• Certification/Licensure/Registration
  • Current ARRT, NMTCB, or SDMS certification and IEMA license (as applicable) required.
  • ARRT Advanced certification required for positions in CT/IR and MR.
  • Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association required: Valid CPR required.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to make quick, accurate decisions on a daily basis.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in working with a diverse group of customers and employees.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent organizational skills are required.

Pay Range

Salary – $110,240.00–$181,896.00. At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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