Radiology Operations Manager

Overview

Radiology Operations Manager
Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | M-F Day Shift
2809 Denny Ave
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States

The Radiology Operations Manager directs the day-to-day technical activities of the Radiology Department. This includes all diagnostic areas as well as clerical and transportation. Responsibilities include interaction between the Radiology Service Line and other areas within the System. The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, administering, directing, coordinating and controlling the activities of the Radiology Department. He/She has direct accountability for quantitative and qualitative results of the entire Radiology Service Line.

The Radiology Operations Manager must have a comprehensive understanding of computer operations relating to Digital Imaging, the Radiology Information System and all SRHS Information Systems that integrate with the Department of Radiology concerning patient information and management (RIS, Power Scribe, PACS, etc.). He/She must have the analytic ability sufficient to diagnose and correct most complex operating problems; the ability to identify error sources in programs;

and schedule and plan the work of others. This employee must possess interpersonal skills necessary to lead others and work with technologists and patients; function effectively in emergency situations, which produce high levels of stress and mental fatigue; and must possess skills to effectively utilize knowledge of imaging techniques and methods. The Operations Manager must be aware of hazards within the department (large magnetic field, ionizing radiation, universal precautions, etc.),

and adhere to safety standards established by SRHS and regulatory agencies.

• Direct day-to-day technical activities of the Radiology Department, including diagnostic areas, clerical, and transportation.
• Coordinate with the Radiology Service Line and other areas within the System; plan, organize, administer, direct, coordinate and control department activities.
• Ensure accountable quantitative and qualitative results for the Radiology Service Line.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of computer operations related to Digital Imaging, RIS, PACS, and SRHS information systems that integrate with Radiology.
• Diagnose and correct complex operating problems; identify error sources in programs; schedule and plan the work of others.
• Lead and collaborate with technologists and patients; manage emergency situations and high-stress environments; apply imaging techniques and methods effectively.
• Adhere to safety standards and be aware of hazards (e.g., magnetic fields, ionizing radiation, universal precautions) as established by SRHS and regulatory agencies.

Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology; possess a current Mississippi State Radiologic Technologist license and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.

Must have three to five (3–5) years progressive experience as a Radiologic Technologist; with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity in a hospital environment.

Must be Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent.

• Work involves moderate physical activity: frequently moving about the office, building, or other facilities; frequently positioning self to access files, computers, equipment, and other objects; performing repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers in using the keyboard and other office equipment; and regularly exerting up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.
• Ability to perceive a wide range of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction; able to communicate effectively in person and on the telephone.
• Visual acuity sufficient to view computer monitors and documents at varying distances; ability to adjust focus as needed.
• May involve exposure to communicable diseases, blood and/or body fluids, electromagnetic energy, chemical agents, and/or latex.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties for assessment and decision making in…