Assistant Director Diagnostic Imaging Services

About the Role

Manages the daily operations of assigned diagnostic imaging areas or assists the Director in managing a smaller department within a full-service inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging department at an acute care medical center. The department operates 24/7 and includes radiology, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, IR, mammography, and imaging files. Responsibilities encompass administrative, clinical, technical, and clerical operations to ensure quality, access, patient care, and budget goals are met while aligning with departmental, service line, and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente’s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Assists the Diagnostic Imaging Services Director in meeting clinical needs of physicians, staff, and members, and develops strategies to integrate diagnostic imaging services.
• Manages daily operations of assigned areas or assists in managing a small department, including staffing and patient scheduling, performance improvement, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in planning major facilities construction/renovation projects to ensure safe and effective placement of imaging equipment and operational efficiency.
• Ensures equipment and procedures are safe, functional, and meet the diagnostic needs of medical staff in a timely manner.
• Develops and monitors payroll and non-payroll budgets, identifies cost-reduction opportunities, and implements appropriate actions.
• Manages union supervisors and staff, resolves human resources, labor relations, employee, and safety issues.
• Selects and trains technical and administrative imaging staff, monitors performance, and participates in developing competencies, performance standards, and imaging protocols.
• Develops and implements plans for equipment procurement, maintenance, and replacement.
• Stays abreast of new developments in diagnostic imaging technology and recommends acquisition and implementation of new technology.
• Ensures adherence to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance, including compliance with TJC, MQSA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Provides operational leadership for Diagnostic Imaging Services, including oversight of evening operations and administrative support for overnight shifts.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience as a staff technologist in a diagnostic imaging modality.
• Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology or other imaging discipline, health care, business, or health services administration OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• One of the following certifications:
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certificate from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  • Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Supervisory or leadership experience within three (3) years of hire date in diagnostic imaging operations in a full-service ambulatory or medical center diagnostic imaging department.
• Demonstrated strong communication, labor relations, and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in computer and standard software packages.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience in a high-volume imaging department.
• Experience managing in a union environment.

Schedule

• Full-time, standard shift.
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
• Working hours: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.

Pay

Pay range: $151,200 – $195,580 per year. Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market-competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of the total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Worker location: Onsite at 1505 N. Edgemont Medical Offices, Los Angeles, California.