Associate Director Medical Imaging

Banner Health•Pikeville, KY

7d•$54 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

As the Associate Director for Medical Imaging at Banner Lassen Medical Center, you will bring your leadership experience and passion for the Imaging healthcare team, and patients we serve. Your ability to be a change agent will be instrumental in meeting the needs of our patients and staff. Your strong communication skills, including active listening and storytelling to build trust, as well as your high level of emotional intelligence, problem-solving, adaptability, conflict resolution, critical thinking, leadership skills, project management, and strong work ethic will greatly contribute to the imaging department achieving its performance goals. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Here for everyone. At Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion. If that sounds like something you want to be a part of - apply today! Please Note: Banner has reached an agreement to transition ownership of Banner Lassen Medical Center to an affiliate of Quorum Health, aligning with our commitment to positioning the hospital for long-term success through a trusted care partner with rural health care expertise. Banner will continue to recruit as normal until the transition date. Quorum has indicated it will offer employment to all active employees who satisfy Quorum’s standard hiring criteria at the time of the transition. Located in Susanville in northeast California, Banner Lassen Medical Center offers comprehensive care in a state-of-the-art facility to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. Our 25-bed medical center has a proud history of providing vital caring to the community since 1883. Though we are a small community hospital, we have invested in the latest medical equipment, including a 124-slice CT scanner, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound, bone density and mammography. The hospital also offers infusion, respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary services as well as laboratory services, inpatient and outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. Away from work, you'll find that our location at the foot of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains offers an unlimited variety of recreational activities, including fishing, camping, golfing, hiking and skiing. POSITION SUMMARY This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support within the assigned departments/areas. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, typically achieved through 5+ years experience and supervisory experience in imaging or diagnostic specialty.
Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable.
Advanced certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
BLS certification required.
Must have considerable experience with appropriate patient population in the area of responsibility.
Must demonstrate leadership ability, effective communication skills, and human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.
Provides and/or facilitates patient centered care, and/or other related activities, and promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning.
Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization. Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement.
Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department. Works with staff to make necessary changes. May analyze data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes.
Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.
Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required. Responsible for QA/QI management and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to department practices. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
Provides operational and managerial leadership to department of the assigned facility/facilities. May provide patient care as needed. May assist and/or be responsible for department budget. Participates/leads committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of department staff and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.