MRI Manager

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Summary

Oversees coordinates and directs modality specific activities in medical imaging. Develops and implements programs in these specific areas that meet the needs of families and physicians that seek care from Lurie Childrens Medical Imaging. Promotes a leadership style and philosophy that models and promotes the vision of Lurie Childrens. Actively supports all departmental and hospital Quality Improvement and Customer Service goals by modeling appropriate behaviors and providing a work environment conducive to the goals. manages daytoday operational activities of MRI. Serves as a preceptor mentor and resource to staff ensuring that all organizational and departmental policies and procedures are followed. Serves as MR Safety Officer once credentialed.

Leadership Competencies:

Personal Leadership

• Acts with integrity

• Builds trusting relationships

• Approachable; seeks to be helpful

• Leads from strengths and strives to improve weaknesses

• Thinks strategically and communicates with others frequently

• Leads with flexibility and adaptability

• Models and holds self accountable for Lurie Childrens values and corecompetencies (service innovation and teamwork)

• Leads with courage and confidence

• Seeks to continuously learn and improve by soliciting and acting on feedback

• Takes initiative to build knowledge by leveraging resources andasking questions

Organizational Awareness and Alignment

• Shares subject matter expertise

• Frequent and clear communication in all directions to ensure alignment

• Identifies and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve results; drives tooperational excellence

• Is a good financial steward

• Is an advocate for self and team members

• Understands and models the Lurie Childrens culture by living the serviceprinciples and values

• Thinks strategically and shares knowledge; sets and communicatespriorities while cascading Lurie Childrens strategic goals

• Understands organizational structure and navigates successfully

Leading Through Change

• Leads change confidently and with competence by owning the messageand walking the talk

• Is strategic and helps others by communicating often including providingrationale and vision for changes

• Asks questions and shares assumptions to support and lead others throughambiguity

• Is a selfdirected learner; gathers knowledge about healthcare climate andcascades to others

• Communicates and facilitates each initiative to adapt to a rapidly changinghealthcare climate

• Continuously evaluates and improves upon the change to speed up decisionmaking and ensure the optimal solution is reached

Influencing and Leading Others

• Provides clarity by defining roles responsibilities and priorities

• Holds self and others accountable

• Helps team members grow and develop by finding opportunities and givingfrequent feedback

• Identifies gaps in teams skills

• Shares or develops tools and resources to fill gaps

• Leads with compassion and authenticity

• Increases span of influence with stakeholders beyond direct reports

• Actively listens and seeks to understand

• Breaks down complex problems and helps to set goals and expectations

• Engages and empowers others; has a mindset of developing others fortheir own growth and the organizations success

• Champion of Lurie Childrens mission and strategic goals by modeling theservice principles

• Proactively addresses performance issues and conflict

Area Specific Job Accountabilities:

• Works with Executive Director and Associate Director Medical Imaging to develop and maintain volumebased staffing plans by monitoring staff and patient schedules.

• Develops implements and maintains comprehensive orientation plans competency standards and ongoing professional development training for medical imaging technologists ensuring that all team members are fully equipped to meet industry standards and deliver highquality care.

• Oversees and manages all customer service and quality management initiatives relative to medical imaging.

• Collaborates with Executive Director and Associate Director to plan prepare and monitor operational budget in medical imaging.

• Proactively researches evaluates and advises on emerging and existing technologies providing strategic recommendations to enhance clinical capabilities improve operational efficiency and ensure modality remains at the forefront of industry advancements.

• Develops business plans for equipment replacement and collaborates with key staff from Health Technology Management Facilities and Information Management to ensure seamless integration optimal functionality and alignment with departmental and organizational goals.

• Works with Executive Director and Associate Director to manage variance to monthly operational budgets for on and offsite locations and may assist in preparing annual budgets.

• Oversees the collection analysis and reporting of key modality metrics including volume patient access operational efficiencies patient outcomes and financial performance to drive datadriven decisionmaking and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identifies modalityspecific areas for growth process improvement and cost containment.

• Oversees ACR reaccreditation process and assures ongoing compliance.

• Provides direct supervision to frontline staff in modality(ies).

• Attends Hospital meetings as required and participates on committees.

• Oversees and maintains electronic time and attendance initiatives for medical imaging.

• Provides prompt and effective resolution to all clinical and/or patient relations concerns ensuring timely communication through problemsolving and implementation of corrective actions to maintain high standards of patient care and departmental performance.

• Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection high level disinfection and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

• The authority to hire separate promote demote write and administer performance evaluations.

• Supports and integrates the four pillars of the organizationClinical Care Advocacy Research and Educationinto all departmental initiatives and practices ensuring that each area is actively promoted and aligned with overall organizational goals.

• Other job functions as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Baccalaureate degree preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare leadership or progressive managerial responsibility is required.

• Certification/Licensure/Registration: Current ARRT NMTCB or SDMS certification and IEMA license (as applicable) required. ARRT Advanced certification required for positions in CT/IR and MR.

• Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association required: Valid CPR required

• Must possess excellent communication skills.

• Must be able to make quick accurate decisions on a daily basis.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient in working with a diverse group of customers and employees.

• Strong analytical abilities and excellent organizational skills are required.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5 employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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