Imaging Services, Administrator

Texas Oncology is looking for a Imaging Services Adminstrator to join our team! Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Administrator Imaging Services position do?

Responsible for the coordination and administration of all radiological exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Typically performs the duties of a technologist more than 20% of the time in order to maintain a high-quality care environment. Supervises radiological services in accordance with clinic and governmental standards and within established budget guidelines. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

-Oversees diagnostic imaging services within budget guidelines in accordance with clinic and governmental standards.

-Develops departmental goals and objectives. Establishes and implements diagnostic imaging policies and procedures and recommends improvements as appropriate.

-Maintains quality of radiographs, procedures and services. Reviews quality of films.

-Selects and trains departmental staff. Provides guidance, instruction, assigns work and supervises daily operations. Evaluates performance and recommends merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions.

-Reviews departmental performance and ensures compliance with accreditation, legal and other regulatory requirements.

-Performs radiological procedures utilizing multiple modalities including X-Ray, Ultrasound and CT/MRI.

-Oversees daily quality control measures to monitor machine performance. Maintains and inspects equipment and materials. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for adjustments to the proper company or facility. Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by vendor.

-Maintains radiation detection badges and radiation reports.

-Oversees maintenance of adequate inventory of clinical and clerical supplies for department to ensure efficient operations.

-Directly supervises technologists and support staff in the diagnostic imaging department.

The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience:

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiological Technology.

Minimum five years' experience in radiological technology using multiple imaging modalities, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Certification as a registered radiological technologist (ARRT) required.

Current IV and CPR certifications required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate a computer keyboard and mouse. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.