Manager Nuclear Medicine & PET CT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Radiology Operations, the Manager of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging provides technical, operational and administrative leadership to the Division of Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Molecular Imaging and Theranostics, through interactions with support and technical staff, Radiologists, external departments and others as necessary.  Primary duty is to manage all aspects of the day-to-day molecular imaging operations for the BMC campus.  Develops and implements policies and procedures in conjunction with the System Senior Director of Radiology, the Director of Operations, the Section Chief of Molecular Imaging and Department of Radiation and Medical Physics.  The Manager of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is responsible for approximately 15 FTE’s and operating budgets of approximately $ 5.5 million.

Position: Manager Nuclear Medicine & PET CT        

Department: Nuclear Medicine - MP

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of daily activities relating to the technical, administrative and operational aspects of the Molecular Imaging Division in accordance with the goals and directives of the System Sr. Director, Director of Operations, Section Chief of Molecular Imaging and Chairman of Radiology.  Ensures a high quality, efficient, safe, patient focused and properly functioning Molecular Imaging Division.
• Responsible for creating business plans, feasibility and ROI reports for Molecular Imaging
• Oversees the daily operation of radiopharmaceutical compounding areas including Technetium-99m and Cardiogen Rubidium-82 generators.
• Oversees the process of safe handling and storage of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals including schedule II and adjunct pharmaceuticals which includes the procurement, identification, calibration, preparation, quality control, dose calculation, dispensing documentation, administration and disposal of such material. 
• Oversees the daily operations of General Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac stress laboratories, including but not limited to drug reconciliation and equipment.
• Responsible for and oversees Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging patient/subject scheduling.
• Ensures all related duties associated with charging and code capture of diagnostic and theranostics procedures are performed within hospital requirements. Understands and implements all applicable managed care criteria and requirements for reimbursement and billing parameters.
• Ensures proper staffing and allocates technologists and other staff to section areas as necessary and appropriate for patient care, budget, staffing and department and hospital needs. 
• Manages employees for all assigned shifts.  Oversees that employees are performing duties and following policies and procedures as necessary. 
• Responsible for monitoring and changing the workflow as needed to ensure operational efficiency and staff productivity. 
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to employees and assigns progressively challenging projects.
• Initiates and recommends policies and procedures as necessary. 
• Maintains clinical and research protocols and in collaboration with the Section Chief of Molecular Imaging assists in making changes when required.  Assists in clinical and research protocol development and initiatives.
• Responsible for creating molecular imaging research budgets for materials, personnel and third-party fees involved in validating imaging biomarkers, radiotherapeutic pharmaceuticals, imaging equipment and techniques for human subjects and small animals. 
• Responsible for research equipment, isotope and radiopharmacy compliance integrity i.e. Research drug accountability and Quality Assurance (log), recordkeeping and record retention.
• Maintaining ICANL (IAC) accreditation, ACRIN and Clinical Trials Network research certification of molecular imaging equipment and radiopharmacy.
• Responsible for the training and orientation of personnel to accomplish the department and hospital mission of service and support.  Provides education and training of new staff and technologists in the Molecular Imaging department.
• Responsible for creating, editing and maintaining competencies as they pertain to Molecular Imaging staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that direct reports are in compliance with required licensure, certifications, registrations and required hospital competencies such as but not limited to annual safety and infection control and TB testing.
• Supports the departmental goal of effective cooperation and communication with staff, peers, members and other hospital departm