Supervisor, Specialty Imaging Svcs | MRI

UPMC International; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Williamsport is seeking a Supervisor, Specialty Imaging Services (MRI) to lead a clinical MRI team while remaining actively involved in patient care. This working supervisor role balances hands-on imaging responsibilities with department leadership and administrative duties, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.

The position emphasizes leading staff, coordinating scheduling, implementing policies, and guiding the team toward efficient workflows and

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of MRI experience.
• MRI certification required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Commitment to high quality, safety, and patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working MRI Supervisor, balancing hands-on clinical responsibilities with leadership duties.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to MRI staff and support a collaborative patient-focused environment.
• Perform clinical MRI tasks as needed to support patient care and department operations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and efficient workflow with effective delegation.
• Coordinate staff orientation and annual performance evaluations.
• Support staff development through feedback, coaching, and performance conversations.
• Participate in staff interviews, hiring decisions, and onboarding.
• Contribute to department policy development, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
• Maintain equipment performance and coordinate timely repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor safety standards and ensure compliance across the team.
• Assist with budgeting and control of supply and staffing expenses.

Skills

MRI supervision

Clinical MRI

Staff leadership

Quality & safety

Job description

Take the next step in your MRI career as a Supervisor, Specialty Imaging Services (MRI). This is a working supervisor role that combines hands-on patient care with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to remain clinically active while guiding and supporting the MRI team.

The Supervisor will spend approximately 80% of their time performing clinical MRI responsibilities and 20% supporting administrative and supervisory functions. Because of the highly clinical nature of this role, candidates must have a minimum of four years of MRI experience and hold an MRI certification.

In addition to providing clinical MRI services, the Supervisor oversees daily department operations, supports and develops staff, promotes efficient workflow and appropriate staffing, delegates responsibilities, and maintains effective communication with team members and leadership. This position plays an important role in maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and the patient experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday

Day-shift hours vary based on magnet assignment:

• 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
• 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a working MRI Supervisor, balancing hands-on clinical responsibilities with department leadership and administrative duties.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to MRI staff while supporting an efficient, collaborative, and patient-focused environment.
• Perform clinical MRI responsibilities as needed to support patient care, workflow, and department operations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, efficient workflow, and effective delegation of responsibilities.
• Coordinate staff orientation and complete annual performance evaluations.
• Support employee development through ongoing feedback, recognition, coaching, and performance conversations.
• Participate in staff interviews, candidate selection, and hiring decisions.
• Assist with the development, review, and implementation of department policies, procedures, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Communicate and consistently reinforce department policies, safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee required quality control testing and documentation, ensuring equipment performance meets established standards and parameters.
• Coordinate timely follow-up and repair of equipment concerns.
• Monitor employee compliance with safety standards and ensure appropriate practices are maintained.
• Participate in the budgeting process and assist with managing supply and clinical staffing expenses within established budget expectations.
• Maintain required employee records and reports and monitor staff performance expectations.
• Remain current on developments, technology, and best practices within MRI and radiology through ongoing education and training.
• Promote clear, timely communication among staff, departmental leadership, and other teams.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on quality, safety, employee engagement, and an exceptional patient experience.