Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Day Shift, typical working hours M-F, 40 hrs. Availability to take calls and coverage as needed outside normal working hours.

Supervise the day to day operations of assigned department. Ensure department has appropriate resources and staffing to provide the best possible patient care. Participate in strategic planning and improvement processes for area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Manage staff for assigned sections.

• Interview and hire qualified applicants to maintain staffing levels.
• Provide departmental orientation to employees.
• Perform regular performance appraisals, work with employees on improving work as soon as deficiencies are noted.
• Administer discipline, working with management and human resources on continuing issues.
• Approve time off and work schedules to ensure proper staff coverage.
• Maintain time records and submit proper information to the payroll department.
• Work with internal staff on materials for initial and ongoing training.
• Meet with staff regularly to maintain communication.

2. Manage budget, billing and inventory.

• Work collaboratively with management to identify capital needs and operational metric goals.
• Regularly review expenses to budget, accounting for any negative variances.
• Participate in the selection of major and minor capital equipment items.
• Monitor patient billing processes to ensure timely correction of issues.
• Work with staff on consumable supplies to maximize resources.
• Partner with internal departments to standardize and select best value products that can be utilized across the system.

3. Manage day to day operations, programs and new program development.

• Review daily patient schedules for areas assigned.
• Check attendance status of technologists and other support team.
• Reassign staff as necessary to provide proper coverage for anticipated workload.
• Develop optimal staffing models to meet operational needs and budgetary constraints.
• Contact patient care areas to follow up and respond to issues and concerns.
• Monitor services and partner with other areas as needed to resolve issues with wait times.
• Initiate and make suggestions for new methods and improvements to services.
• Run or request data reports and records necessary to document needed improvements.
• Work with management on performance metrics, reviewing goals and progress regularly.
• Share patient satisfaction scores with staff and work collaboratively on solutions to deficient areas.

4. Manage section safety and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Implement safety policies, ensuring proper communication is provided to staff on changes.
• Review safety standards and monitor staff to ensure compliance.
• Monitor status of departmental equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedule is followed.
• Work with internal departments to obtain service for malfunctions or broken equipment.
• Maintain a current knowledge of regulatory changes in area of responsibility.
• Ensure documentation is in order for all accrediting bodies and in the case of patient incidents.

Schedule:

Day Shift, typical working hours M-F, 40 hrs. Availability to take calls and coverage as needed outside normal working hours. 

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate’s degree in Radiology/Medical Imaging from an accredited school required.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of radiology or medical imaging experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

License/Certifications

• Certification by appropriate Radiology/Medical Imaging body through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Certification for area of responsibility (e.g., CT, MRI, Mammography, etc.)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred for MFH Radiology-Diagnostic.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Skill using computers and office equipment.
• Skill organizing and prioritizing work.
• Skill with verbal and written communication.
• Skill using Microsoft Office and other clinical applications.
• Skill presenting information to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization requirements required.
• Knowledge of Credentialing laws, regulations and guidelines required.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards required.
• Broad knowledge of health care administration, principles and practices.
• Ability to manage resources within defined budget.
• Ability to accurately complete work.
• Ability to manage time and priorities.
• Ability to effectively implement change.
• Ability to adhere to all workplace and safety requirements, regulations, standards, and practices.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

• Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
  • Climbing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Sitting
• Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
  • Balancing
  • Carrying
  • Crouching
  • Distinguish colors
  • Keyboarding/typing
  • Lifting
  • Pulling/Pushing
  • Repetitive Motions
  • Standing
  • Stooping/bending
  • Twisting
  • Walking
• Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Reaching
  • Seeing/Visual
  • Speaking/talking

Job Hazards

• Not Related:
  • Explosives (pressurized gas)
  • Electrical Shock/Static
  • Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
  • Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
• Rare (1-33%):
  • Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
  • Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
• Occasionally (34%-66%):
  • Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
  • Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
  • Equipment/Machinery/Tools

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.