About this role
UTHealth Houston's Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging department is hiring a PRN Manager, Clinical Radiology! The Neuroradiology section comprises 13 trained Neuroradiologists who are subspecialized in vascular, tumor, head and neck, pediatric, spine, and movement disorders. Our mission is “To collaborate and cultivate as a team and be committed to providing advanced knowledge through education. Provide high-quality patient care through cutting-edge technology and research, while maintaining high morals and ethical standards” . We offer Neuroradiology interventional procedures, advanced imaging through our Center of Advanced Imaging Processing (CAIP), clinical research, and medical education to trainees (residents, fellows, and medical students) and have an ACGME-accredited fellowship program that offers 4 fellowship slots every year. We stand to provide the best patient care to support the overall standard of care for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Memorial Hermann, and Harris Health Hospital System. We strive to stay abreast of all the technological advances in healthcare through advanced clinical research, technology, and innovation management by partnering and collaborating with Memorial Hermann, Industry, the School of Biomedical Informatics, and other UTHealth Houston Affiliates. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in. Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) • The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling • Free mental health counseling services • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. • Resources for child and elder care • Plus many more! Position Summary: Responsible for the operational performance of the department imaging function. Position Key Accountabilities:
• Prepares radiology staff schedule to ensure that all modalities are adequately covered to meet patient volume needs. • Works with ordering/referring physicians to establish protocols for diagnostic procedures; ensures that diagnostic procedures performed produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality in accordance with protocols and parameters set by the department or radiologist. • Responsible for overseeing the department Radiation Safety Program in conjunction with Radiation Physicist and coordinates necessary inspections in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. • Coordinates and oversees the effective functioning of the department's information system and connectivity, PACS system and image processing system. Schedules required and preventative maintenance on imaging equipment to ensure that equipment is properly calibrated and maintained. • Assists with oversight of Federal, State, and local regulations related to imaging and ensures compliance. • Works with the staff to insure professional development including cross-training opportunities. Assures new staff complete department orientation, maintains documentation of orientation, completed skills checklists and in-service training attended. • Provides technical back up within the department to ensure effective workflow. • Monitors imaging expenses and budget allocations to ensure effective operational performance. • Oversees and monitors all aspects of patient safety specifically related to radiation protection. • Ensures that the imaging department is maintained in a clean, organized manner. • Serves as a resource to hospital staff and management on all imaging related issues. • Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
• Must be clinically competent with CT, Diagnostic X-Ray and EOS • Work may involve handling biohazardous, chemical, and radiological materials, as well as operating associated equipment. Required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls including the use of personal protective equipment must be followed. • Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) by Texas Medical Board (TMB) required • Radiography (R) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required • Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required Minimum Education: Associate's Degree in Radiography, Clinical Radiation Science or related field required Minimum Experience: 5 years of directly related experience required Experience with WBCT preferred Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects. Security Sensitive: This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4. Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.