Assistant Manager - Medical Imaging

ENL Diagnostic RadiologyExempt

Compensation range:

$47.71 - $77.47

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days Shift length: 8-Hours
Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday
Hours per pay period: 80, Exempt

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the immediate supervision of the Manager, Medical Imaging, the Assistant Manager will carry out assignments in a manner to assure success in financial management, human resources management, leadership, quality and operational management objectives in designated areas. The Assistant Manager of Medical Imaging assists in implementing program development and department performance improvement. The Assistant Manager of Medical Imaging may perform direct patient diagnostic procedures and education to patients, families, students, and staff.  They will directly supervise Lead Technologists, Senior Technologists, and indirectly all individuals involved in the technical aspect of the Department. The Assistant Manager of Medical Imaging works closely with the clerical staff, nursing staff, and the service engineers.  In addition, the Assistant Manager of Medical Imaging consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Health and serves as a role model to other employees. The Assistant Manager is responsible for image quality control and enforcement of policies and procedures of all designated areas.

The Assistant Manager

• Participates in managing daily staffing requirements to help meet budgets and productivity targets.
• Promotes employee satisfaction, supports staff development, and utilizes the progressive discipline process when appropriate.

• Supports the departments organizational goals and decisions.
• Maintains and promotes quality service and best practice related to a staff/patient-centered approach to healthcare.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and assures implementation of regulatory standards.
• Continually observes and evaluates departmental function and the delivery of patient service. 
• Keeps Director and administration informed regarding level of care/service being provided and level of patient, employee, and physician satisfaction. 
• Acts as a liaison between the patient/family, physician and patient care team as necessary to problem solve. In conjunction with Director, translates knowledge of professional and regulatory standards to policies, practices, and procedures and maintains for current changes.
• Researches interdepartmental problems/issues and takes corrective action in timely manner and promotes respectful responsive communication between departments to promote patient centered care. 
• Acts as a resource to other departments for education and information in area of expertise.
• Works with other hospital departments to facilitate and coordinate imaging services.
• Maintains competencies and technical skills at a level to function fully in the clinical setting in area of expertise.
• Completes assigned annual evaluations in a timely manner.
• Other complementary duties as needed

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

         Five years’ experience working in Medical Imaging in an acute-care setting

         Two years supervisory experience in an acute-care setting

Desired:

         Three to five years prior supervisory/managerial experience.  

Bachelor's Degree

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

         Current full Certificate of Radiologic Technology issued by the Department of Health Services, State of California (CRT)  

             OR Current license issued by ARRT OR Related field experience

         Current CPR Certification

Desired:

         Certification in specialized area from a recognized certifying agency (CRT, NMTBC, MRI etc.)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

         Knowledge of Joint Commission, Title 17 & 22, and ACR survey/compliance, and performance criterion.  Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of human structure and function, patient care, positioning, principles of radiographic exposure, quality assurance, radiation physics, radiation protection, radiobiology, and specialized techniques as required for a Diagnostic Technologist. Must be self motivated. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving techniques are required.  Must have demonstrated leadership ability.  Must have the ability to respectfully motivate, delegate and analyze information. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Must be able to effectively monitor, evaluate and administer resources of an assigned area, and make substantiated recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for daily patient imaging services.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [email protected] to receive a full summary of benefits.