The Radiology Manager S Handbook

In the past, for the most part, people who moved into management positions in medical imaging were chosen because they were the best technologists. However, the skill set for technologists and supervisors/managers are vastly different. Even an MBA-educated person may not be ready to take on imaging management. As an example, when buying a very expensive piece of imaging equipment, this person would not necessarily know the right questions to ask, such as: What is my guaranteed uptime? Is technologist training included? Introduction to Medical Imaging Management is a comprehensive reference for medical imaging managers learning through a combination of education and experience. This thorough book provides an in-depth overview of every major facet pertaining to the knowledge and skills necessary to become a department or imaging center supervisor or manager. The text follows a natural progression from transitioning into a management position and dealing with former peers through the most sophisticated skills uniquely applicable to medical imaging management. Covering all aspects of the profession—operations, human resources, finance, and marketing—this reference is a must-have for any potential, new, or less experienced imaging manager.

In "Radiology Administrator: The Comprehensive Guide", readers are introduced to the intricate world of radiology administration, an essential component of modern healthcare. This book offers a deep dive into the multifaceted role of a radiology administrator, emphasizing leadership, management skills, and operational efficiency. With a focus on developing effective strategies for managing radiology departments, enhancing patient care, and navigating the complexities of medical imaging technology, this guide is invaluable for both aspiring and experienced administrators. The chapters meticulously cover topics such as financial management, regulatory compliance, team leadership, technology implementation, and patient safety, providing a holistic view of what it takes to excel in this dynamic field. The author, leveraging years of expertise, shares insights on optimizing departmental performance, improving interdepartmental communication, and staying abreast of the latest technological advancements. Important Note: In keeping with strict adherence to copyright laws and respecting the intellectual property of others, this book does not contain any images or illustrations. It focuses solely on the textual representation of knowledge and guidance, ensuring a resource that is both comprehensive and compliant with legal standards. This guide is more than just a textbook; it's a roadmap to excellence in the challenging yet rewarding field of radiology administration.

Understanding budgeting goals, processes, and incentives are vital skills for health care managers as they are responsible for creating budgets and managing their departments within the established budget. However, many health care managers lack these basic skills. This book is a comprehensive examination of budgeting practices designed to provide students with the ability to construct budgets and analyze differences between actual financial results and the budget. Each chapter takes the reader through a step-by-step process to analyze systems, incorporate organizational goals into budgets, identify performance issues, and explore how budget systems impact behavior.

Includes numerous case studies and examples throughout. • Questions are provided at the end of each chapter. • Includes valuable templates and tools. • The content is written with the project manager in mind, providing the right level of detail to allow them to know what questions to ask for their specific project. • Updated based on current technologies, concepts and trends, along with additional templates and tools.

Nurses are already nurse managers. They must manage patient caseloads and care plans as well as supervise aides, technicians, and other care providers. But moving from this type of organic management to a defined nurse manager role is not a natural progression. Nurse managers must command a vast, diverse, and robust skill set, and those skills must first be defined, explained, and operationalized for success. In an environment that offers new managers little support, where do they turn? The Nurse Manager’s Survival Guide (4th Ed.) provides an overview of a nurse manager’s major roles and responsibilities—all the fundamentals needed for success in one easy-to-use, consolidated, practical reference. From tips on building the right team to budgeting basics, time-management tools, and advice on taking care of one’s self (and their team), author Tina Marrelli supplies the resources nurse managers need to excel in day-to-day operations.

With the constant pressure to ensure Joint Commission standards compliance, training, and continuous survey readiness across all departments of your hospital it is more important than ever to save time. You can wade through countless resources in search of ways to prepare for Joint Commission survey. Or, you can save yourself the trouble and turn to HCPro's best-selling book, the JCAHO Survey Coordinator's Handbook.

Drawn from the renowned reference Clark's Positioning in Radiography, this bestselling pocket handbook provides clear and practical advice to help radiographers in their day-to-day work. Designed and structured for rapid reference, it covers how to position the patient and image receptor as well as the direction and location of the beam, describes the essential image characteristics, and illustrates each radiographic projection with a positioning photograph and corresponding radiographic image. This third edition has been updated to include new positioning photographs reflecting the dominance of direct digital radiography detectors (DDR), helpful information on the importance of optimisation, exposure factors and geometry in image production, evaluating exposure in digital imaging and aspects of Bariatric Imaging.