Job Description

The Senior Radiology Manager is responsible for the overall administrative and operational management of radiology services across a large healthcare institution. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality imaging services while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing departmental efficiency, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement. The Senior Radiology Manager leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with physicians, administrators, and other clinical leaders to support patient care excellence.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities of the radiology department.
• Lead and oversee all imaging services, including diagnostic radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology.
• Supervise and mentor radiology supervisors, technologists, and support staff; oversee staffing levels, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including ACR, JCAHO, CMS, HIPAA, and other governing bodies.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory readiness.
• Partner with radiologists, referring physicians, and clinical teams to optimize workflow and enhance service delivery.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), patient satisfaction scores, and operational metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains the Quality Control Program for the Technical services in the department in conjunction with the Radiation Safety Officer.
• Ensures daily and monthly QA/QC is performed on imaging equipment within the scope of responsibilities
• Completes and submits annual employee evaluations for all staff under his/her direction.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of radiology activities. Identify resource needs, recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Perform payroll functions to include input of data in time keeping system.
• Ensures all equipment is maintained according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Develops management systems for equipment usage, space allocation, personnel activities, etc.
• Maintains and provides detailed reports of productivity, patient care, sentinel events, equipment and quality assurance measures.
• Maintains currency in Radiological procedures and diagnostic methodologies. Attends seminars and conferences in relevant areas.
• Serves as liaison between technical/supervisory technical staff and senior leadership, as well as others external to the department.
• Ensures that work schedules, rotations, overtime and on-call schedules are maintained and controlled.
• Communicates with staff. Everyone on the staff understands goals and objectives and how they support the department's, hospital's mission and vision.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel. Provide and/or coordinate staff training.
• Work with employees to correct deficiencies. Implement discipline procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements
? Graduate of an AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved program in Radiologic Technology or equivocal Sonography/Nuclear Medicine program.
? Bachelor?s degree in Radiologic Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required.

Experience Requirements
? Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in radiology or imaging services, including 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
? Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-modality radiology departments in an acute care or academic medical center setting.
? Experience with regulatory surveys and compliance (e.g., The Joint Commission, ACR accreditation).

Licensing and Certification Requirements
? New York State License (L.R.T.).
? American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
? Or at least one of the following: ARDMS, NMTCB

Skills & Competencies
? Visionary leadership with the ability to drive transformation and innovation.
? Strong executive presence, communication, analytic and collaboration skills.
? Expertise in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, imaging technologies, PACS/RIS systems, and healthcare IT
? Ability to balance clinical quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance

Physical Requirements
? Occasional to prolonged sitting, typing, and working at a computer.
? Frequent standing, walking between departments and clinical areas.
? Occasional lifting or carrying of office supplies and documents (up to 20 pounds).

Non-Bargaining Unit, ALT - PACC Radiology Administration - USD, Union Square - Downtown