Includes index.

Preface; About the Author; Chapter 1 -- Transition to Management; Chapter 2 -- Management Basics and Skills; Chapter 3 -- Stress Management and Working with Radiologists; Chapter 4 -- Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring; Chapter 5 -- Orientation, Coaching and Counseling-Legal Aspects; Chapter 6 -- Evaluation, Appraisal, Retention, and Dismissal; Chapter 7 -- Department Planning: Layout and Design; Chapter 8 -- Staffing; Chapter 9 -- Policies and Procedures; Chapter 10 -- Conducting Meetings and Facilitating; Chapter 11 -- PACS/RIS Workflow; Chapter 12 -- Quality; Chapter 13 -- Business Planning Basics; Chapter 14 -- Financial Management; Chapter 15 -- Capital Equipment; Chapter 16 -- Marketing; Epilogue.

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.