Select Specialty Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

(San Diego, CA)

Manager of Radiology

Full Time

Who is Select Specialty Hospital San Diego?

Select Specialty Hospital is located in downtown San Diego on Washington Street. As a 110-bed free-standing Critical Illness Recovery Hospital, we treat medically complex patients who need more support before starting their road to recovery. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe and collaborative environment. We provide a comprehensive training program preparing clinical team members to treat and care for a wide variety of diagnoses and high acuity patients. Typically patients stay with us for 25-30 days, allowing our team to build rapport with patients and their families.

If you are committed to increasing your knowledge and skills as a clinical professional, we want to meet you!

Using independent judgment, the Manager of Radiology organizes, develops, directs, and supervises all aspects of the Medical Imaging department in accordance with current program policies and standard, applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. The Manager of Radiology is responsible for preparing the patient for diagnostic procedures by explaining the process of the scans to the patient and properly positioning the patient to capture the appropriate images. The Manager correctly operates equipment in order to produce cross-sectional images of patient's bones, organs and tissue. The Manager also acts as the RSO/IRRP for their facility.

Shows effective leadership and supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships.
• Staffs and Schedules appropriate amount of Radiologic Technologists to provide adequate coverage for provision of care for all patients with radiology needs.
• Develops positive relationships with physicians and other referral sources.
• Maintains open and on-going communications with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure patient, staff, and facility needs are met.
• Understands and completes necessary requisitions for ordered exams in a timely manner. Schedules all exams accurately and in an organized manner.
• Performs diagnostic Radiographic/Fluoroscopic/CT exams on patients both in the department and with portable equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to inject IV contrast media as needed.
• Performs a variety of examinations, reconstructions, and various printing protocols as directed by the Radiologist.
• Identifies various types of mechanical and electronic equipment failures in order to accurately diagnose general problems with radiographic machines and processors.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and answers any questions related to the equipment or the procedure in general.
• Performs all Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) duties
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

* At least 3 years experience as a Registered Radiologic Technologist and hold current state license

* Must have ARRT or CMRT certification.

* BLS certification required.

* Must be current with Continuing Education in all fields of licensure.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

* Experience operating facility-specific equipment desirable.

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Personal and Family Medical Leave.
• Pay Rate: $123,000 - $145,000

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.