Associate Director Medical Imaging

Location: 1400 S Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202

About the Role

This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial, and/or clinical support within assigned departments/areas. The role involves supervising employees, participating in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation, and staff scheduling to ensure optimal care and treatment for the patient population.

Banner Desert Medical Center offers state-of-the-art technology across all departments, including da Vinci surgical robots and 3D cancer technology. The facility is one of Arizona's largest and most comprehensive hospitals, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. Areas of excellence include high-risk pregnancy, neonatal care, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine.

Banner Children's Hospital at Desert, located within the same campus, provides specialized care for pediatric patients with advanced technology such as iCare ICU monitoring and robotic surgery. The facility includes a 76-bed NICU, a 24-bed PICU, six pediatric operating rooms, and a 22-bed emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs workflow for staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives.
• Provides and/or facilitates patient-centered care and promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning.
• Serves as a resource and provides leadership to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes.
• Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement.
• Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of goals, objectives, and process improvement activities.
• Analyzes data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in the development of the department budget and ensures budgetary goals are met annually.
• Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required.
• Responsible for QA/QI management and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws.
• Accountable for ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to department practices, including confidentiality.
• Adheres to safety policies and ensures the efficient operation of department workflow.
• May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established policies and provide patient care as needed.
• Provides operational and managerial leadership to the assigned department(s).
• Participates in or leads committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, typically achieved through 5+ years of experience and supervisory experience in imaging or a diagnostic specialty.
• 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 an accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
• BLS certification required.
• Considerable experience with the appropriate patient population in the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, effective communication skills, and human relations skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 5 days a week with 8-hour shifts or 4 days a week with 10-hour shifts.