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NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. Learn more about NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, and interact with us on Linked In, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and Instagram.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Technical Manager, Radiology - 12pm-8pm. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for managing the administrative, informational, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, clinical performance compliance and operational functions of all patient care sections of the NYU Langone Hospital Radiology department. Serves as a leader and role model for Radiology employees within the organization.

Manages staffing concerns, collaborating on resource utilization, resolving performance management issues, as well as managing clinical activities. Collaborates with the radiology administrative director, section chiefs, institution practice managers, nursing management, radiology management team, radiology nurses and technologists, and radiology support personnel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides management coverage to leadership team (peer group).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports and collaborates with the Administrator(s) to plan, organize, develop, and implement the directives of the Department. Works collaboratively with Senior Administrative Director, Section Chiefs, institution practice managers/nursing directors, radiology management team, technologists and radiology nurses, and radiology support personnel.
• Demonstrates knowledge of organization mission and core values and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Oversees the evaluation of products, supplies, space and imaging equipment acquisition, use and delivery of service. Develops and implements proper inventory control systems for films, solutions, cassettes, and technical operations. Periodically evaluates condition, function, and appropriateness of existing equipment, and makes recommendations to the Radiology Administrative Director for replacement and upgrading as necessary. Assists in long range planning relative to new equipment.
  
  Assists in the evaluation and application of new equipment. Provides budgetary input regarding anticipated needs based on existing or projected changes. Checks to ensure all equipment is maintained according to manufacturers specifications, and ensures records of maintenance and repairs are maintained properly. Approves service reports. Participates actively in the long-range planning development of the department regarding equipment, space, and technical personnel.
  
  Represents the administrative director and department effectively in dealing with outside vendors who provide imaging equipment, supplies, or services to the department. Initiates the selection of quotes, purchases, repairs and maintenances contracts of imaging equipment in order to maintain efficiency and minimize costs.
• Coordinates the hiring and performance management of professional staff to include technologists, and support staff. Maintains a high level of technical skills to regularly and proficiently organize, train and counsel technical staff, with regard to job performance, professional growth and knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Interviews prospective technical employees and makes recommendations regarding hiring to the administrative director. Plans, organizes and directs orientation programs in accordance with medical center and departmental policies for staff.
  
  Ensures assignments are understood and institutes appropriate follow-up with the Technical Supervisor to ensure the desired outcomes are reached. Allocates resources appropriately so that assignments can be accomplished. Communicates to the Technical supervisor his/her responsibilities and the standards of performance. Approaches the performance review process constructively and conduct it in accordance with personnel and departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Oversees quality control program, assures regulatory compliance and an effective quality assurance program. Inspects all patient and working areas to ensure that all appropriate cleanliness, safety measures and infection control procedures are followed in compliance with internal and external policies governing radiological services. Develops and maintains quality control programs for equipment and other integral components of the imaging systems. Ensures equipment and technical operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
  
  Reviews documentation on testing performed to ensure it is accurate and complete. Maintains awareness of current regulatory requirements. Ensures policies and procedures are in compliance with all applicable…