Director Imaging- Clinical Services

About the Role

Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of radiology services for assigned Aurora site. Ensures effective system-wide collaboration and approaches to common functions including infrastructure, clinical practices, compliance, medical staff partnerships, and strategic planning. Takes an active role in system-wide approaches to appropriate issues, including supply chain management, billing, and radiation safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates a system approach to common imaging functions; specific initiatives include 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, including 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Health Care Administration or related field.
• Typically requires 7 years of experience in a large, complex radiology department with multiple modalities to include Nuclear Medicine.
• Includes 3 years of management experience in managing staff, budgets, and multiple modalities at the manager/director level.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job.
• Occasionally will lift up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for 50% of the workday and stand or walk for 50%.
• May occasionally be exposed to radiation.

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

Schedule Details: Full time, hybrid on-site and remote work. Hours Per Week: 40. Pay Range: $63.45 - $95.20.