Job Description

Job Summary
The Radiology CW General Imaging Manager is responsible for providing leadership and professional expertise or services through leveraging the knowledge and skills of others. The CW General Imaging Manager manages the daily operations in the Children and Women?s Von Voigtlander Hospital. This individual is responsible for providing leadership in the operational changes for pediatric x-ray in the Radiology Department while contributing to the overall strategy, direction, and vision. Incumbent is responsible (directly or indirectly) for all subordinate staff activities related to human resource management (hiring, promotion, salary changes, performance coaching, disciplinary actions, training and development, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies, etc.) Incumbent has measurable impact on operational effectiveness, attainment of department/unit objectives, service to customers and attainment of research goals.

Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
This position oversees the day-to-day management of the Radiology CW General Imaging Department future expansions in Radiology as they occur.
Manage all clinical technologist staff and patient care tech associates in pediatric x-ray.
Establishes operational objectives and assignments.
Write specifications and select all capital purchases for the pediatric general imaging hospital program.
Manage installation and acceptance of all hospital equipment into CW General Imaging.
Make recommendations for and participate in implementation of new technology.
Manage and coordinate all quality control procedures for pediatric x-ray studies.
Manage all clinic records and implement added items to meet standards required by TJC and other regulatory agencies.
Assist faculty with implementing high end image processing techniques and their applications to clinical and research procedures.
Train technologist staff on imaging procedures, protocols, and data processing workflows.
Counsel, develop, and evaluate staff to achieve department and institutional objectives.
Analyze monthly activity reports and wait time reports and adjust patient schedules and scheduling templates to meet patient volume demands.
Represent the Division and Department to other departments and outside organizations.
MiChart protocolling changes as part of optimization.
Visit type changes based on new procedures and modifying/updating workflow as part of optimization.
Troubleshoot all CW General Imaging technical issues.
Act as Radiology liaison to all CW departments and leadership.
Manage facility requests for CW Radiology.
Manage customer and staff complaints/incident reports.
Complete employee annual performance evaluations.
Track all certifications, mandatories, and credit regulations for all staff members.
Perform Joint Commission imaging guideline requirements.
Imaging and computer equipment selection and implementation.
Acceptance testing for imaging equipment and computer processing stations
Interface directly with vendors for advance imaging applications that need testing and demonstration to physicians
Collaborate with vendors to address ideas presented by faculty regarding advancement of the technology.
Work with faculty to implement/test modifications and potential enhancements to protocols.
Attend all conferences, staff meetings, modality meetings, huddles, and project meetings.
Recruit, hire, and manage technical staff.
Delegates assignments to subordinates.
Work collaboratively with various leaders to identify and resolve operational issues.
Project and monitor unit's budget and provide information to Operations Director.
Participate and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-disciplinary patient care activities and programs.
Plan, coordinate, lead, and evaluate LEAN initiatives and other quality improvement activities.
Assure compliance with regulatory, legal, patient care, and safety programs.
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications*
Graduation from an accredited school for Radiologic Technology.
Must possess and maintain ARRT registration.
Bachelor's degree in related field and/or a combination of education and experience in management, supervisory, or team lead.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers, and subordinates as evidenced by performance evaluations and documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications*
Master's Degree in related field preferred.
Experience with capital project development and execution preferred.
Proficiency with computer systems and PACS is preferred.
Experience with continuous quality improvement and LEAN processes is preferred.
Training in high reliability is preferred