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Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

**Work Location:** Roper Hospital (Downtown Charleston) with minimal floating to other department locations.

**Work Hours:** Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

**Additional Information:** This position will oversee our CT and Radiography multi-modality mobile resource pool in addition to other departmental responsibilities. CT and/or Radiography modality licensure is required.

**Strongly Preferred** : CT modality license strongly preferred although would also consider Radiography modality license.

Job Summary** **:

Responsible for Imaging Department coordination and operational functions 24/7 with direct supervision of department staff including but not limited to: staffing schedules, coordination of daily workflow, ordering supplies, payroll maintenance, employee counseling, employee evaluation, employee recognition, interview process and fiscal management. Performs procedures as needed following established protocols. Technical and clerical duties required in conjunction with the above responsibilities. Responsible for operational excellence to ensure delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Encourages and maintains good customer relations and works in coordination with all departments, Physicians, Imaging and Hospital Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications** **:

**Education:** Graduate of an accredited school of Allied Health Professions. Prefer BA or BS degree in Healthcare Management, Imaging or Business field.

**Experience:** At least 3 years of experience in Imaging Services required; prior experience in a lead/supervisory capacity with experience in personnel management, operational productivity and fiscal responsibility preferred.

**Licensure/Certification:** Must obtain modality specific registry within 6 months of hire. Registry may include one or more of the following: Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, MR, CT or Mammography, and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board _(NMTCB), or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)_ _._ Certified or documentation that certification has been applied for with the SCRQSA required. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

**Primary Source Verification (if applicable):** AART- https://www.arrt.org/ , NMTCB- http://www.nmtcb.org/certificants/verification.php , **or** ARDMS- http://www.ardms.org/default.asp?contentID=988 and SCRQSA for required modalities as noted above- http://www.scrqsa.org/search.cfm

**Knowledge/Skills:** Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of OSHA, DHEC, FDA and TJC standards and regulations. Responsible for safe and effective operation of imaging and computer related equipment. Ability to operate standard office equipment and software to include MS Office products.

**Other:** Requires a mature individual who projects a professional and business-like appearance. Must maintain strict confidentiality of work-related information.

**Contacts** **:** Frequent personal contact with patients, staff, physicians, employees and student technologists.

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent standing. Frequent walking. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Frequent exposure to risk of radiation. Intermittent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Quiet to moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

1. Responsible for the overall care, quality, and process compliance of all patients having imaging procedures within assigned facilities. Provides direct patient care and performs imaging procedures on daily basis. Accountable for patient, employee, and physician satisfaction scores at established target levels and proactively manages this metric.

35%

2. Has financial accountability for areas of service. With input of Imaging Leadership, helps with formulization of expense, revenue and capital budgets and manages and maintains budgets within outlined metrics. Ensures that staff uses all supplies and resources with emphasis on cost containment and expense improvement. Operates areas of responsibility within HBSI 25 - 50% benchmark for expense/revenue/productivity metrics. Provides variance reports on all financial metrics when requested. With Director(s) and aligned with RSFH growth initiatives, plans for growth and expansion of services through productivity improvements, service delivery enhancements, marketing and promotions.

15%

3. Responsible for the most efficient utilization of resources, including, but not limited to HR and equipment within assigned facilities. Ascertains best clinical and productivity capability with HR resources and professional coverage and helps schedules types of procedures and patients accordingly. Ensures cross training and orientation of staff to different locations to ensure coverage and promote teamwork within span of control. Works with Imaging Director to strategically plan for expansion of imaging services encompassing HR resource planning as well and/or replacement/upgrade of imaging equipment with attention to minimizing schedule disruptions.

5%

4. Assists with all necessary RSFH human resources related activities including group or individual Interviews, recommendation to Imaging Peer Interview process and subsequent support for hiring of successful candidate. Performs evaluations on a formal basis at least twice a year and provides continuous performance feedback on regular basis. Accountable for employee satisfaction scores at established target levels and proactively manages this metric.

15%

5. Communicates as necessary with Imaging Mangers/Directors, Facility Leadership, and others as necessary and/or Radiologist or other medical staff regarding problematic operational issues or challenges within area. Is effective in both verbal and written communications and may be required to assist in writing routine/ discrepancy reports or make group presentations within department or RSFH. Communicates goals, new procedures/policies, initiatives and group solves with all staff through regular individual rounding and/ or group meetings.

20%

6. Adheres to hospital, departmental and safety policies and procedures and is responsible for establishing safe environment for self, staff and patients. Ensures the practice of good radiation protection in accordance with ALARA principle and follows established guidelines, mandates, and/or recommendations by SC DHEC Bureau of Radiologic Health, ACR, FDA, TJC and other local, state or Federal governing organizations having jurisdiction over supervised area. Ensures proper use of radiation monitoring devices and other protective radiation or infection control equipment or gear.

5%

7. Enthusiastically promotes the mission, values and Journey to Excellence of Roper Saint Francis Healthcare. Acts as a role model and leader for all supervised by acting professionally at all times by unselfishly assisting other members of the Imaging Team and/or other departments, by assisting wherever and whenever help is needed, by the demonstration of flexibility and accountability in all job duties, by maintaining confidentiality in salary, personal, medical, billing, business operations and other sensitive information, and by taking pride within imaging department, RSFH and the radiologic profession through the outward display of a genuine and positive confident demeanor at all times. Models the highest level of all customer service tenets to all those who interact with and treats all as internal or external customers. Performs all duties with excellence and seeks excellence from all those supervised.

5%

Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

+ Prescription drug coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ Life insurance w/AD&D

+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

+ Paid time off

+ Educational Assistance

+ And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Radiology Services Ancillary - Imaging MRP - Roper Hospital

_It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ [email protected]_ _._