Massachusetts Support Professional Job

 Masters Degree Required

GENERAL SUMMARY:     Under general direction of the Chief Operating Officer, directs, facilitates, and evaluates the clinical, administrative, and educational activities of personnel in all Imaging modalities. Participates in the development of goals, policies, procedures, and budgets for the department. Ensures appropriate staffing, supplies, and equipment. Coordinates all department activities with those of other departments engaged in clinical activities. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Develops goals and plans for department in relation to Hospital-wide vision and goals. Formulates policies and procedures for the department and secures appropriate approvals for implementation. Ensures efficient work flow, delineation of duties/responsibilities, efficient staffing patterns, appropriate supervision, and effective communication to staff and other departments. Evaluates the quality of clinical care provided in collaboration with other members of the QI Committee and medical staff. Recommends and takes action to improve services when necessary. Resolves routine operational problems/issues. Participates in resolving operational concerns. Directs, monitors, and evaluates activities between and among imaging modalities and other departments.

2.       Hires, evaluates, develops, disciplines, and discharges personnel, delegating such matters to supervisory personnel as appropriate. Plans staffing patterns. Assumes duties of subordinate personnel as needed. Communicates clinical, employment, administrative, and Hospital information to staff.  Conducts staff meetings.  Provides inservice training as necessary, and supports the teaching and learning process in the clinical setting.

3.       Develops and secures approvals for a coordinated budget in the areas of responsibility.  Monitors expenditures and ensures adherence to approved budget. Evaluates and recommends new equipment, techniques, and supplies. Coordinates equipment purchases, including capital items.

4.       Facilitates the design and establishment of appropriate management control procedures for areas of responsibility. Prepares and maintains records, schedules, recurring and special reports, and analyses. Facilitates goal attainment for department and takes or recommends corrective action as necessary.

5.       Participates in planning of new or enhanced programs/services, including clinical, administrative, educational, and physical facilities issues.  Coordinates development of standards and educational programs. Participates on various Hospital committees or task forces as appropriate/required.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1.              The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of a bachelors' degree; masters degree preferred.  A minimum of five to seven years of progressively more responsible experience in Imaging, including at least five years of management experience.

2.     Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  Licensure to operate radiology equipment in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.