Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Introduction

Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a(an) Diagnostic Imaging Manager for our Las Palmas Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for the day-to-day clinical, technical and operational functions within Radiology Imaging and Cardiovascular Imaging Center departments. This includes, but is not limited to, the efficient, effective procurement, utilization and stewardship of all technical, physical and human resources. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating the budget. Must develop, interpret and administer all policies, procedures and protocols of the department, hospital and partnership. Must maintain efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all Joint Commission, state, federal, Corporate Radiation Right, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Must possess critical thinking skills and be capable of assuming complete departmental authority and responsibility in the absence of the Director. Must strive to create and maintain great relationships with all facility stakeholders. 

• You will direct and participate in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes. 
• You will participate in disciplinary action and ongoing assessment of all staff within the Radiology Dept. 
• You will ensure availability of adequately trained/licensed staff to maintain departmental operations. 
• You will coordinate orientation for new employees and ensures completion of annual performance appraisal for clinical Radiology and support staff. 
• You will maintain flow of communication between all staff through monthly staff meetings, memos, bulletin boards, emails, and formal and/or informal discussions. 
• You will provide educational opportunities in accordance with mandatory requirements and departmental needs. 
• You will initiate, interpret, maintain and enforce Imaging Services policies and hospital policies and procedures. 
• You will work with Hospital administration, Imaging Director & Staff Physicians on planning, organizing and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. 
• You will make daily rounds in Imaging Services to judge effectiveness of operations, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere. 
• You will flex staffing to appropriate levels for expected volume of scheduled and unscheduled patients/procedures. Floats staff between departments to optimize throughput. 
• You will establish and maintain standards of performance. Direct and assist with workflow as needed during times of high volume. 
• You will delegate authority and responsibilities to appropriate Imaging Services personnel. 
• You will communicate with Radiologists and other physicians to coordinate and facilitate department schedules, and timely/optimal patient care. 
• You will interact professionally with patient/family. Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. 
• You will secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment. 
• You will promote effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships. 
• You will attend and participate on hospital committees, as appropriate. 
• You will carry on continuous analysis, evaluation and audit of Imaging Services. 
• You will provide statistical reports within established timeframes. 
• You will work closely with vendors/contracted service engineers to obtain necessary information for purchases/repairs. 
• You will Identify research and develop additional services that promote additional revenue opportunities. 
• You will serve as a liaison between the Radiology Department and customers, both internal and external. 
• You will provide rapid follow up to identify problems/issues/Incident Reports, including feedback to concerned customers. 
• You will ensure compliance with established regulatory guidelines, including but not limited to HCA’s Radiation Right Program, The Joint Commission, TDH, and OSHA. 
• You are responsible for assisting in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI activities. 
• You will promote teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation by establishing expectations and by serving as role model. 
• You will review departmental policies and procedures and job descriptions annually and update as appropriate. 
• You will manage projects and perform tasks independently and as delegated by Director. 
• You will provide staff education with an emphasis on our ICARE values and organizational performance/quality improvement program. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• (ARRT-R) Radiography
• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Technologist; 5 years Supervisory experience. 
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work autonomously and independently, with minimal supervision required. 
• Must have been either “Grandfathered” by the state of Texas or passed with a certificate from a Radiology program accredited by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, American Society of Registered Technologists, and American College of Radiologist required. 
• Must hold a current MRT license from Texas Medical Board Basic knowledge of Hospital and Radiology Information Systems Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Software; Advanced Excel preferred. 
• Ability to function in a fast paced environment and make critical decisions in a timely manner. 
• Basic knowledge of all types of imaging equipment and asset management. 
• Serves as clinical & technical resource for all Imaging department staff and physicians. 
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA’s strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures 

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s onlykidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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