Manager at RWJBarnabas Health – Somerville, New Jersey

Job Title: Manager

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Breast Center

Req #: 0000240130

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The operations manager (OM) oversees the daily technical operation within the Breast Center,

The OM supervises lead and technical staff, coordinates staffing levels for all modalities, assures accuracy and quality of the radiologic images, and develops direct reports,

The OM is also responsible for contributing to the development of program budgets, policy and procedure, contractual agreements, compliance with regulatory standards and contributes to achieving departmental and organizational goals through Lean methodology,

Education:

Must be a graduate of an approved Radiology Technology Program

Bachelor s Degree in a health-related field preferred and or BSN preferred,

Experience:

Must have three to five years experience in Mammography

Previous Lead or Chief tech experience required,

Experience in Mammography QA/QC

Must have MQSA inspection and ACR accreditation experience

Certificate(s)/Licensure(s): Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR,

NJ state license and ARRT in Mammography certification and current active registration/and or NJ state Nursing license,

Interrelationships: Excellent interpersonal skills

Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal and written English skills,

Must maintain professional demeanor and perform duties effectively in stressful/emergent situations,

Must be able to work independently and complete assignment with minimal supervision,

Must possess leadership skills and the ability to motivate people,

Management and supervision of modality/daily operational planning 50%

Guides and approves schedules for all technical staff for specified modality

Assures that work is prioritized correctly and assigned appropriately to meet daily workload

Guides and supervises staff in accomplishing departmental and hospital goals through one-on-one meetings and staff meetings

Monitors staff activities to assure accurate and thorough completion of assignments,

Performs all employee evaluations timely and assists in completion of performance evaluations for employees supervised,

Participates in the interviewing and selection process

Identifies performance deficiencies and adheres to progressive discipline after reviewing problems with department head,

Quality Improvement/benchmarks/turnaround time/lean 20%

Uses benchmarks and other resources to inform independent decisions,

Cooperates with system and procedures established to ensure the highest level of patient care provided,

Advises appropriate personnel of quality problems and or makes recommendations for improvement,

Reports on all quality performance issues to the Director,

Participates in quality improvement activities and committees as required,

Competent and knowledgeable of Lean Principles; lead lean initiatives and contribute to on-going lean program success,

Maintains documentation as dictated by regulatory bodies,

Development and Management of Personnel:

Participates in the interviewing and selection process

Facilitates the orientation process for new employees,

Works with preceptor/orientee to solve any problems

Reviews and manages clinical ladder applications as per modality or license,

Serves as a mentor and provides real time feedback,

Financial Management 5%

Runs and reviews weekly overtime report,

Manages and monitors both salary and non-salary costs,

Reviews cost per case tracking report monthly,

Contributes to monthly variance explanations,

Uses business models to generate reports and other documentation of opportunities for revenue growth and productivity improvements,

Communication and Organizational Effectiveness 5%

Provides positive and negative feedback to others in a courteous and respectful manner,

Contributes to a harmonious working relationship by dealing with conflicts in a constin accordance with organizational goals and other quality improvement surveys and standards,

Acts as a role model in customer relations and responds to information regarding patient, physician, and staff satisfaction,

Age-Specific Competency

Applies the knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan,

Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on his or her assigned unit, i,

e,

, Infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric,

Assesses data reflective of each patient s status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient s age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs,

Abides by standards established by the hospital, state, and federal regulatory agencies,

Performs all duties in a friendly and courteous manner aiding physicians, patients, families, visitors, and co-workers,

Extends courtesy and consideration to others in all interpersonal relationships, including telephone contacts,

Demonstrates the ability to respond to instruction from peers or superiors in order to complete department tasks,

Demonstrates the ability to determine the proper time to discuss differences in work strategy,

Works overtime when needed,

Assists in the performances of non-technical tasks within the department,

Performs other duties as needed,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer