Director Imaging- Clinical Services

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director Imaging is responsible for coordinating and facilitating a system approach to common imaging functions. This includes initiatives related to infrastructure, collaborative operations, compliance, medical staff partnerships, strategic planning, capital budget coordination, freestanding imaging strategy, Radiation Safety Coordination, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Transcription, and cost reduction. The role also involves overseeing a Quality Assurance Program to ensure high patient care standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission, monitoring patient fees and cost structures, and managing the equipment service program and maintenance of imaging equipment. Additionally, the Director directs capital equipment planning, purchasing, and maintenance, and coordinates all maintenance agreements. Human resources responsibilities include staff interviewing, selection, development, performance evaluations, compensation, conflict resolution, and morale. The role also involves developing and recommending operating and capital budgets, controlling expenditures, and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Health Care Administration or related field.
• 7 years of experience in a large, complex radiology department with multiple modalities to include Nuclear Medicine.
• 3 years of management experience in managing staff, budgets and multiple modalities at the manager/director level.
• Knowledge of various imaging modalities, health care administration and general business principles.
• Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in dealing with human resource management issues, financial management as well as a thorough knowledge and understanding of radiologic service areas and operations.
• Strong decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Significant successful high-level interaction with medical staff.
• Strong skills in successfully managing multiple units.
• Strong skills in diplomacy and conflict resolution at various levels within the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and staff.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates a system approach to common imaging functions, including infrastructure, collaborative operations, compliance, medical staff partnerships, strategic planning, capital budget coordination, freestanding imaging strategy, Radiation Safety Coordination, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Transcription and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinates an ongoing Quality Assurance Program to ensure a high level of patient care is being delivered.
• Ensures imaging services are in compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory and compliance standards.
• Monitors fees charged to patients for services, including evaluating the pricing and cost structure to ensure alignment with departmental guidelines.
• Ensures implementation of the equipment service program and maintains proper operations of imaging equipment.
• Directs capital equipment planning, purchasing and maintenance for imaging services.
• Coordinates all maintenance agreements with appropriate system functions to control costs, service and compliance with established market and/or system guidelines.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director