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Job Description Summary:
This position monitors the day-to-day operations of a clinical team which delivers MRI services. Specific responsibilities include clinical supervision, training, patient, and family relations, staffing oversight and multidisciplinary communication. They work closely with the Administrative Manager in attaining department goals and objectives. The position directly supervises staff level associates within the department and has supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, providing hiring input, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; providing performance mentorship and coaching; rewarding and encouraging professional development to associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsibilities And Duties:
50% Daily Operations:
Maintains daily department operations including status of staff and staff workload for 24/7/365 operation.
Assists Manager with budgetary & fiscal management.
Assists Manager in accountability for ongoing delivery of patient care.
Monitors daily charges in conjunction with the leadership team.
Serves as an imaging resource to the multidisciplinary team for clinical and operational needs including, but not limited to, neurology, oncology, cardiology, neonatal, bariatrics, surgical, and emergency/trauma service lines.
Creates and maintains weekend, on-call, and holiday schedules.
Oversees protocols and procedures for highly specialized care setting in collaboration with specialty providers including but not limited to neurology, oncology, cardiology, neonatal, bariatrics, surgical, and emergency/trauma service lines.
Identifies and facilitates throughput opportunities to expedite turnaround times and discharges.
Supports MRI technologists and team leads across the system by sharing and teaching operational best practices and processes.
40% Personnel Management:
Participates in recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
Ensures appropriate orientation, training, and competency validation of personnel.
Conducts staff coaching and mentoring.
Serves as a resource for service recovery regarding delays or barriers with patient care.
Develops in-service educational materials and conducts instructional programs for personnel on clinical and operational topics.
Ensures compliance with appropriate regulations and standards of care and quality Medicare, TJC, ACR, etc. and participates in survey readiness along with the leadership team.
Supports the department and organization with focus on HRO High Reliability Organization goals.
Conducts routine huddles with interdisciplinary teams regarding staffing, throughput, and patient care.
Serves as a mentor and coach for front line MRI associates and peers across the system.
10% Continuous Improvement:
Participates in strategic planning.
Engages in continuous process and quality improvement related to improving clinical care.
Initiates changes in clinical processes with assistance of leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
Works on projects, policy and procedure development and assists with product evaluations.
Provides quality control and troubleshooting of patient care devices.
Works directly with vendors on equipment and technology improvements and applies to operational workflows and patient care.
The major duties, responsibilities and functions listed above are not intended to be the all-inclusive duties, responsibilities and functions performed by employees in this job. Employees are expected to perform other duties as requested by management.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree: Medical Imaging
Additional Job Description:
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
- Graduate of an approved accredited Radiology technology program, ultrasound program, or nuclear medicine program. Registered with the ARRT, ARDMS or NMCBT.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio. Thorough knowledge of various medical imaging procedures and equipment, as well as the handling and administering of contrast media agents. Knowledge of computer systems within imaging.
- Demonstrates clinical, professional and leadership ability and knowledge, as it relates to critical thinking and collaboration in a variety of settings.
- Acts as a subject matter expert for MRI monitoring equipment, programmers for patient implants and devices such as stimulators and pacemakers, and specialized equipment used in complex MRI procedures.
- Provides input and expertise at the system level through committee work and innovation council(s) and serves as a point person for best practices regarding MRI safety, operations, and processes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of complex MRI exams and protocols necessary for Comprehensive Stroke Accreditation, Certified Trauma Center Accreditation, OhioHealth Research Institute, and interdisciplinary service lines such as Heart & Vascular, Neurosurgery, and Women’s Health.
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
MRI
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Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment