Tech Manager, Radiology
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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MRI experience preferred. CT and Nuc Med Tech also encouraged to apply!

What's in it for you?

• Mass General Imaging in Chelsea offers the same support, resources and expertise that MGH is known for in a state-of-the-art outpatient imaging suite
• Team Environment: 2 tech model (CT & MRI)
• The department currently closes on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Free on-site parking for staff.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1
• PTO: up to 30 days annually for new hires including hospital holidays
• Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus plus a 403(b) with company match

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

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.

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for daily site management of multiple modalities and personnel management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides immediate supervision to all radiology technical personnel assigned.

• 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 Epic and transmission of images in Visage. 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.

• 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 always ensuring adequate staffing. Responsible for all time tracking and reporting of payroll in UKG.

• 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.

• Travel between the three Health Centers and Boston as necessary.

• Maintains positive working relationship with Health Center staff, main hospital staff, and radiologists as well as referring physicians

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• 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.

• Must possess working knowledge of Microstrategy and Visage application.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the ARRT and must possess a valid license to practice as a radiologic technologist in the state of Massachusetts.
• CPR
• Advanced modality preferred (MR, CT or NM)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 3-5 years of supervisory experience in Radiographic imaging

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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