An exciting opportunity is available for a Director of Medical Imaging.
Job Summary UPMC Presbyterian is a renowned center for organ transplantation, and a recognized leader in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, critical care medicine and trauma services, and neurosurgery. UPMC Presbyterian also is designated as a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center. Founded in 1893, we continue to provide state-of-the-art medical care to patients in the tristate area and throughout the world.An exciting opportunity is available for a Director of Medical Imaging. In this position you will be responsible for the leadership and management of all clinical areas in the imaging services department to include diagnostic, CT, angiography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and nursing for both UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Montefiore imaging services. Additionally, you will be responsible for the support functions of scheduling and coding for the Presbyterian and Shadyside sites as well as the transcription services for 11 sites across the UPMC system. Responsibilities for this position include the management of clinical operations, continuing education, quality assurance/CQI, regulatory affairs and PACS. You will be expected to identify opportunities to improve patient safety as well as participate in projects and programs designed to reduce errors, improve processes as well as to create a mindfulness culture for patient safety.Job Responsibilities -Coordinate the operations of the diagnostic, CT angiography, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and radiology nursing-Ensure adequate personnel coverage to meet volume demands and adjust schedules as necessary in order to insure patient safety standards-Provide effective financial oversight of all departments by balancing expenses against budget-Oversee the department QA program and establish meaningful, measurable QA programs to meet regulatory demands-Coordinate the JCAHO and Department of Health compliance activities and maintain continuous departmental readiness for inspections and surveys-Serve as a liaison to the Compliance Department and provide periodic reporting on compliance monitoring activities-Assess the learning needs of staff utilizing surveys, QA program results, advise from radiologists and new processes and procedures-Create budgets for the various modalities and maintain the associated information required to establish budget parameters-Perform all other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications -Graduate degree in health care or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of progressive imaging services management experience required-Good communication and interpersonal skillsLicensure/Certification -Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or in nuclear medicine technology (ARRT or equivalent)-Current CPR certification is required