What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Clinical Operations position at Lumexa Imaging?
Title: Senior Manager, Clinical Operations (Must be an advanced modality technologist - MRI or CT)
Location: Plano, TX
Reports to: Director, Clinical Operations
The Senior Manager of Outpatient Clinical Operations plays a key leadership and support role in driving strategic initiatives, clinical innovation, and operational excellence. This position collaborates across functions, including technologists, radiologists, and internal/external stakeholders, to ensure alignment in protocols, workflows, and best practices. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation of advanced imaging technologies, optimizing clinical operations, and contributing expertise in multidisciplinary meetings and strategic planning sessions.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Operations
- Collaborate with radiologists and site staff to maintain and update accurate, high-quality imaging protocols aligned with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and hands-on support to technologists and clinical staff on best practices to ensure safe, effective, and consistent imaging procedures.
- Assist with image uploads and support research initiatives and clinical trial management by coordinating data collection and documentation.
- Deliver on-site applications training, advanced procedure education, and demonstrations of new software features or clinical workflows to support staff development and operational excellence.
- Support accreditation activities, including selecting and evaluating imaging studies for submission to meet regulatory and quality standards.
- Partner with radiologists, operational teams, and the Director of Outpatient Clinical Ops to identify and resolve issues related to image quality and workflow efficiency.
- Assist new technologists in mastering complex patient cases and advanced imaging protocols to ensure proficiency and confidence.
- Support onboarding new clinical sites and the integration of updated imaging equipment, ensuring the deployment of the latest technology and protocols.
Project Management & Collaboration
- Participate in workshops, meetings, focus groups, and cross-functional teams, serving as a clinical liaison between technologists, radiologists, and leadership to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Prepare and deliver slide decks, briefings, and progress summaries to support leadership and stakeholder decision-making.
- Serve as the central communication point for project updates, action items, and follow-ups, ensuring timely information flow and accountability.
- Maintain, update, and distribute new protocols and protocol changes.
- Assist the Clinical Innovation team on equipment evaluation, as well as new advancements in imaging technology
Education and Experience:
- Registered Technologist with ARRT or equivalent; additional subspecialized registry preferred (i.e., MRI, CT, PET)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Radiology or Medical Imaging
- Experience with RIS and PACS
- Strong Clinical applications experience preferred
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Ability to travel as needed to support clinical operations and research initiatives