Mgr Diagnostic Imaging SSUB

Advocate Aurora Health • Hazel Crest, IL

133d • $50 - $75

About The Position

The position is for a full-time management role overseeing all diagnostic imaging activities at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. The individual will be responsible for daily departmental operations, staff scheduling, financial control, and quality improvement activities. The role requires flexibility in hours, including potential on-call duties and occasional weekend or holiday coverage. The manager will work closely with modality coordinators and department leadership to ensure effective operations and adherence to established protocols.

Requirements

• 7 years diagnostic imaging experience, at least 5 years in hospital supervision.
• BS or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiology technology or other Imaging Modality program.
• Knowledge of PACS/RIS.
• Knowledge of clinical information systems.
• Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and refer for action.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with staff at all levels, including physicians and administrators.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work well with others, team building skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare finance and ability to develop budget.
• Demonstrated experience in performance improvement techniques.
• Strong PC skills.
• IEMA current licensure.
• AART, ARDMS or NMTCB Registered.
• CPR Certified.
• Certified Radiology Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily departmental operation in conjunction with modality coordinators.
• Works with coordinators/supervisors in each modality to ensure follow through of established imaging protocols.
• Implements changes in policies and procedures when appropriate.
• Works in concert with department chairman and director to identify future needs of all departments and plans appropriately.
• Monitors productivity levels to ensure proper utilization of staff and resources.
• Assists RIS quality support associate to update annually appropriate CPT coding changes to charge master.
• Interviews and hires candidates for employment.
• Develops and maintains departmental orientation program.
• Reviews technologist's schedule on a monthly basis, planning for vacation, leave of absence and training sessions.
• Conducts performance appraisals and recommends salary adjustments for direct reports.
• Conducts coaching/progressive discipline meetings.
• Utilizes Advocate South Suburban Hospital sponsored training programs to develop or enhance employee skills.
• Provides prompt feedback on behavior to employees.
• Builds an open communication atmosphere for employees, using tools such as staff meetings and one-on-one talks to encourage communication.
• Provides timely patient movement in the department.
• Follows approved Advocate South Suburban Hospital Human Resources policy and procedure.
• Ensures Age Specific competencies are maintained for all caregivers.
• Plans and administers an annual budget and monitors budgetary expenditures, reports and justifies variances on an ongoing basis.
• Assures efficient utilization of staff, supplies and equipment.
• Develops new and expanding program proposals with costs/budget implications.
• Assists in the development of major equipment proposals.
• Assists with the development of feasibility studies for capital expenditure projects.
• Authorizes and coordinates all functions related to expense control by approving invoices and purchase orders.
• Purchases supplies, negotiating the most economical purchase price.
• Reconciles patients' charges in coordination with the Business Office.
• Maintains memberships in professional and community organizations.
• Attends Advocate/South Suburban Hospital managerial meetings.
• Participates in South Suburban Hospital committees, including CQI and Department of Radiology.
• Develops quality plans for the department.
• Develops and maintains technologist continuing education program.

Benefits

• 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: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree