Being an imaging leader isn’t just about running a department. It’s about holding everything together. You’re the go-to person for late-night calls, staff issues, physician demands, and administrative pressures. You’re expected to be available, responsive, and on top of everything 24/7. But at what cost?
Browsing: Director’s Cut
Recently, I have been doing some research on how our leaders can assist our team members focus on the important tasks they have to do as a part of their job. Each position is critical. If we could eliminate a step in our process and not require a person to perform that task, we would eliminate it. If we are asking people to do something, it needs to be done accurately.
Radiology is more than just an industry – it’s a lifeline for the communities it serves. Behind every patient outcome and operational milestone is a team of people. Their experiences, motivations, and interactions are shaped by one crucial factor: company culture.
For many patients it is the first encounter with imaging. It is our opportunity to make an outstanding first impression. These patients are judging our centers on cleanliness, friendliness and quality. It has been shown that women are likely to make health care decisions for the entire family.
Imagine this: A team member is consistently late for their shift, delaying patient imaging schedules. Or perhaps there’s a pattern of repeat scans due to positioning errors, impacting patient care and department efficiency. As a radiology leader, addressing these issues isn’t optional – it’s necessary.
The MRI technologists that I have had the opportunity to get to know over the course of my career all agree on one thing: implant research is a very complex, time consuming, daunting task that gets more imposing every day, since the healthcare industry is implementing new devices continuously.
I always considered myself an intentional, self-reflective leader who considers different perspectives and makes thoughtful decisions. But recently, I found myself in the fishbowl – caught up in the whirlwind of problem-solving, dare I say, very myopic.
The decision to bring in unlicensed MR technologists may seem like a practical solution, but it’s crucial to approach their training with care and precision.
October is a month that we highlight women’s health and focus on mammography. A mammogram appointment does not need to occur in October.
OK, I know you feel it. That constant pressure, the feeling you just can’t stretch the day long enough to…
