Administrative Director, Imaging Services

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

99d

About The Position

Provides strategic, operational and financial leadership for the entire imaging service line at Cottage Health. Has operational responsibility for the inpatient and growing outpatient/ambulatory operations across the system including ensuring efficient and effective operations, efficient and strategic asset management, regulatory compliance, optimization of patient and referring provider experience and effective implementation and use of technology. In coordination with key stakeholders such as Cottage executive leadership and Information Technology, is responsible for effective growth of the service line including identifying growth opportunities, optimization of existing equipment, purchase of new and replacement equipment and software, technology and modalities to support the strategic growth plans for Cottage Health. Oversees strategic partnerships, coordinating with Cottage Project Management on construction plans and implementing new sites of care. Maintains highly effective relationships with the Physicians and executives to ensure optimal imaging operations and accountability for high service and safety among stakeholders. Responsible for a culture of engagement and inspiring staff and leaders in the imaging area with a culture of safety and service.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or comparable training and experience which provides skills to perform the job tasks competently.
• ARRT registered.
• Five (5) years of progressive management experience in medical imaging and leadership experience at an integrated health system.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
• 5 Years experience in leadership of an ambulatory imaging center.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a system wide imaging strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission and growth objectives. This includes identifying new outpatient access points and planning for future service line expansion. They will collaborate with system leaders, physicians, and other departments to ensure strategic and operational alignment of imaging services.
• Offers leadership and administrative oversight for financial performance including Revenue Cycle, planning, business growth, organizing, integrating, and staffing models for radiology in all acute and ambulatory imaging locations. They ensure that radiology and imaging services effectively interface with clinical service lines to provide and coordinate services and resources across the System.
• They manage the development and implementation of cost-effective business growth initiatives across Cottage Health. They coordinate activities across both acute and outpatient radiology departments to ensure strategic and operational alignment, as well as optimal utilization of equipment, technology, supplies, and processes.
• They also foster coordinated and harmonious working relationships within the dyadic partnerships and across acute care and ambulatory organization structures, including hospitals, outpatient care sites, and Service Line directors.
• Represents the department at administrative meetings. Recommends after analysis, solutions to inter- and intra-departmental coordination problems. Participates in the community health education and career information programs.
• Delegates appropriate responsibilities to designated staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees