Tech Manager (Radiology - Waltham)
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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Under general supervision of the Operations Manager, incumbent establishes, manages and monitors standards and processes; communicates and trains on systems to ensure departmental guidelines are adhered to and upheld to the MGH Imaging Department standards.

Incumbent will be responsible for all duties listed below and work closely with the hospital to ensure quality management and standard operating procedures.

Ensures proper quality and quantity of work done by unit members; prepares daily work schedule assuring adequate coverage and reassigns personnel as required to ensure efficient service.

Assures proper documentation of staff personnel for billing and compliance purposes, including exam completion in RIS and transmission of images to PACS. Records include requisitions.

Communicates and coordinates with staff of previous and next shift regarding equipment problems, waiting patients and other like information. Communication to contract service personnel for equipment repairs.

Ensures proper stock and organization of clinical supplies, office supplies, and linens. Ensures adequacy of emergency cart.

Interview, hires, orients and supervises all technical and clinical support of the designated unit. Provides immediate supervision and corrective action (as needed), assigns work, evaluates performance and ensures on-going training. Functions as patient-care provider when necessary.

Serves as a liaison between physicians and support staff, explaining departmental procedures, resolving problems and coordinating activities which affect patient care. Ensures all information regarding procedural or operational changes in the unit is communicated to appropriate Department and Hospital personnel.

Prepares and implements work schedules and project plans; includes work assignments and emergency coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays (as needed). Completes weekly time sheets; approves time off ensuring adequate staffing at all times. Responsible for all time tracking and reporting of payroll in KRONOS.

Participates in evaluations and recommendations regarding additional equipment and technical protocols; coordinates new testing procedures and in coordination with the QA Managers ensures all protocols are up to date.

Works closely with the Radiology computer center and w/ Radiology Quality Management, identifying present and future needs.

Prepares reports for senior management on all aspects of Unit operations as appropriate or as requested.

Coordinates preventive maintenance schedules for imaging and computer equipment with vendor service personnel; notifies same of equipment failure.

Ensure that all Unit, Department, Hospital and JCAHO guidelines are met.

Ensures all clinical licenses and ARRT documentation are on file and maintained in Peoplesoft.

Assists with ACR accreditation of all modalities.

Upholds hospital/departmental mission of patient care, teaching, and research.

Maintains positive working relationship with Off Campus Imaging and Main hospital staff and radiologists as well as referring physicians

Qualifications
Required:

• 3-5 years of related experience, preferred mammography experience
• Radiologic Technologist license in MA
• ARRT Certification (advanced modality preferred)
• CPR
• Bachelor's or equivalent experience preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent computer skills

§ Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.

§ Knowledge of the principles of radiation physics.

§ Knowledge of universal precautions.

§ Effective interpersonal and communications skills.

§ Attention to detail.

§ Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.

§ Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

§ Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of patients of all age groups. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.

EEO Statement
MassachusettsGeneral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverseskills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applicationsfrom protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are stronglyencouraged.

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