Radiology Modality Manager - Interventional Radiology

Geisinger Clinic; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision and dental benefits

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

The Geisinger Clinic radiology modality manager oversees the imaging system as the technical expert, ensuring patient safety, quality, standardization, and staff training across locations.

He/she manages day-to-day operations, staffing, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and capital equipment planning, while aligning with leadership to deliver high-quality imaging services across inpatient, ED, and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 6 years related work experience.
• ARRT certification required.
• Leadership experience in radiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management for the assigned imaging modality and locations.
• Oversee human resources, operations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure imaging studies are performed by qualified staff following ALARA and ACR MRI safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with Radiology team leaders to standardize practices across locations.
• Lead modality quality programs and accreditation efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Radiology operations

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology

Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology

Tools

ARRT Certification

MRI Safety Knowledge

ACR Guidelines

Job description

Location

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

The Radiology Modality Manager serves as the modality technical expert for the system and is responsible for providing system wide oversight of assigned modality including: patient safety, process improvement, quality, regulatory, consistency and standardization of imaging protocols, staff competencies & training, modality policies, equipment, and supplies in collaboration with Radiology Team Leaders, Radiology Operations Managers, and Physician modality chief(s). The modality manager also provides for daily management for assigned modality locations.

Job Duties

Day to day management and supervision for assigned imaging modality and locations including human resources management; operations; relationship development; financial/budget management; legal and regulatory compliance; strategic planning; staff productivity, and capital equipment planning and installation oversight, space planning,

Ensures that all imaging studies are performed by qualified and competent staff, are of the highest quality achievable and follow the radiation safety principles of ALARA, ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety, and/or other applicable professional organization guidelines.

Works collaboratively and in partnership with operations managers and team leaders to ensure consistent practices across all modality locations including Inpatient, ED, and Outpatient services.

Ensures compliance with system and departmental policies and procedures. Works directly with team leaders and/or operations managers to resolve problems, workflow, customer service and human resource issues.

Implements new initiatives, programs and policies. Manages modality quality program.

Collaborates with the radiology management team, physicians, and staff to ensure the best possible patient experience while maintaining departmental standards for cost effective care, safety, quality, service, and teamwork.

Manages, oversees, maintains and improves business functions and processes for the modality.

Manages ACR accreditation for the modality.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

In lieu of bachelor's degree, 8 years of relevant experience plus 4 years of leadership experience will be considered as equivalency to degree.

Required Certifications or Licensures (one of the following is required upon hire)

• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or ARRT(N) (for Nuclear Medicine/PET Manager) or
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or ARRT(S)

Specialty Registry in at least one of the following within 24 months of hire, if applicable to area being supervised

• ARRT M
• ARRT CT
• ARRT MRI
• ARRT CV or VI or CI
• ARRT S

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 6 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.