Supervisor, MRI Services (Specialty Imaging Services)

UPMC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an experienced MRI professional to lead Specialty Imaging Services, overseeing daily operations, mentoring staff, and driving initiatives that expand patient access to advanced imaging.

In this daylight role, you will supervise shifts Monday–Friday, support technologists through education programs, and collaborate on the development of prostate and breast imaging services, ensuring high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of MRI experience.
• Proven leadership abilities in a hospital setting.
• Experience with specialty imaging modalities (prostate, breast) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures staff are properly oriented and performs annual performance evaluations of staff.
• Ensures efficient work flow, delegation of responsibilities, efficient staffing levels, and timely communication to both staff and other members of management are maintained throughout the department.
• Maintains records and reports for each staff member to ensure performance is met and has crucial conversations with staff when needed.
• Engages in staff recognition and staff empowerment while maintaining a focus on the patient experience.
• Assists in the development, revision and implementation of department policies, procedures, and QA initiatives. Communicates and enforces policies and procedures to staff.
• Monitors employee compliance with safety standards and ensure standards are enforced.
• Remains current regarding developments in the field of radiology and attends training sessions to maintain knowledge as necessary.
• Provides input to staff interviews and makes hiring decisions.
• Participates in the budgeting process and strives to maintain costs and meet the budget of supplies and clinical staffing operations.
• Ensures that all quality control tests and procedures are conducted and documented and that performance of all equipment is accurate within established parameters to meet regulatory requirements. Ensures repairs are addressed in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Operations management

MRI expertise

Education

ARRT-MRI Certification

Job description

Lead a team that’s advancing the future of specialty imaging!

UPMC is seeking an experienced MRI professional with a passion for leadership to join our team as a Supervisor, Specialty Imaging Services. In this role, you’ll oversee daily operations, mentor and develop imaging staff, and help drive initiatives that expand patient access to advanced imaging services. This is a daylight position working Monday through Friday on either a 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule, with evening and weekend availability as staffing needs require.

Our department is known for its supportive, hands-on leadership team, predictable rotating schedules created months in advance to promote work-life balance, and a strong commitment to professional growth. From supporting technologists through advanced MRI education programs, including the MR Tesla program, to expanding imaging capabilities such as prostate and breast imaging, weekend access initiatives, and scanning MR conditional implants, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient care and the future of specialty imaging.

If you’re an experienced MRI technologist with at least three years of MRI experience, proven leadership abilities, and a desire to inspire and develop others, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team that’s committed to innovation, excellence, and providing exceptional care to the communities we serve!

Responsibilities:

• Ensures staff are properly oriented and performs annual performance evaluations of staff.
• Ensures efficient work flow, delegation of responsibilities, efficient staffing levels, and timely communication to both staff and other members of management are maintained throughout the department.
• Maintains records and reports for each staff member to ensure performance is met and has crucial conversations with staff when needed.
• Engages in staff recognition and staff empowerment while maintaining a focus on the patient experience.
• Assists in the development, revision and implementation of department policies, procedures, and QA initiatives. Communicates and enforces policies and procedures to staff.
• Monitors employee compliance with safety standards and ensure standards are enforced.
• Remains current regarding developments in the field of radiology and attends training sessions to maintain knowledge as necessary.
• Provides input to staff interviews and makes hiring decisions.
• Participates in the budgeting process and strives to maintain costs and meet the budget of supplies and clinical staffing operations.
• Ensures that all quality control tests and procedures are conducted and documented and that performance of all equipment is accurate within established parameters to meet regulatory requirements. Ensures repairs are addressed in a timely manner.