Manager, Imaging Multi-Modality

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is seeking a Manager, Imaging Multi-Modality to lead supervisors overseeing Mammography, Ultrasound, Dexa, and X-ray services in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. The manager provides operational leadership for diagnostic imaging departments and directs resources to support effective, efficient patient care in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The role establishes protocols and practices, ensures compliance with organizational policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable laws and regulations, and identifies best practices to standardize workflows. The manager develops and implements operational plans, manages capital and operating budgets, and builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. The position also provides guidance or direct intervention in challenging or complex situations. Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing outpatient primary and specialty care through more than 386 physicians in Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties, with care centers in Modesto, Stockton, and other Central Valley communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business administration, or equivalent experience in lieu of the degree.
BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
One of the following credentials: ARRT – Radiography; CRT – Certified Radiologic Technologist; ARDMS – American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; NMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist; ARRT (MR); or ARMRIT.
Eight years of recent relevant experience.
Solid understanding of imaging operations and workflows, including how departmental processes affect other departments.
Understanding of business and operational requirements and the healthcare financial environment.
Leadership skills, including team building, coaching, mentoring, and motivating others.
Clinical proficiency and knowledge to plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards, and regulations.
Working knowledge of state, federal, and local requirements and accreditation standards, with the ability to interpret and implement them.
Ability to develop and manage budgets and make sound business decisions with little direction.
Tactical, analytical, and planning skills, including the ability to set objectives, identify obstacles, and resolve operational issues.
Ability to establish effective working partnerships and handle confidential and sensitive matters.
Verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and maintain a customer-service focus.
Ability to work with a diverse population, respect cultural and linguistic differences, and foster an inclusive work environment.
Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role.
Ability to understand age-specific needs when providing care to the patient population served.

Responsibilities

Lead supervisors overseeing Mammography, Ultrasound, Dexa, and X-ray in Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
Manage and provide operational leadership to diagnostic imaging departments and services.
Plan, organize, and direct 24/7 operations and resources to support effective and efficient patient care.
Establish protocols and practices and ensure compliance with standards, policies, procedures, Joint Commission standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Identify best practices, standardize workflows and processes, and develop plans to implement changes.
Establish and manage capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets through effective use of personnel, resources, and supplies.
Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external peers, leaders, and local, state, or federal agencies to collaborate on initiatives and resolve issues.
Provide guidance or direct intervention to resolve challenging or complex situations.