Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services needed in Anaheim, California!
Qualifications:Bachelor�s degree in Clinical Discipline such as Radiologic Technology, Health Care, Business or Health Services Administration or equivalent experience required. Masters degree preferred. Certification as Radiologic Technologist (CRT), Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required. Prior leadership accomplishments as well as demonstrated achievements in clinical management and staff development required. Experience as a manager in a full service imaging department in an acute care medical center required (usually five (5) to seven (7) years).Working knowledge of and recent experience in, a high volume imaging department preferred. Previous experience managing in a union environment strongly preferred. Prior clinical experience (three (3)to five (5) years) as a staff technologist in a diagnostic imaging modality. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and prior accomplishments in project management, labor relations and human relations. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory standards required. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Preferred Qualifications: Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.Duties: In conjunction with the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, responsible for the operational, clinical, service and fiscal management of Diagnostic Imaging Services. Develops and implements a strategic approach to integrate diagnostic imaging services with business/organizational plans, goals and objectives. Directs the operations of full service, high volume inpatient and multiple outpatient imaging sites, (24/7) which usually includes Radiology, MRI, CT, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, X- Ray, Mammography. May also include cardiac cath labs and imaging files in multiple facilities across Orange County. Upholds Kaiser Permanente�s Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. In conjunction with the Chief, directs diagnostic imaging operations and services to meet the clinical needs of physicians, staff and members and provides services which add value and are aligned with strategic/organizational goals and objectives. Manages all administrative, technical and clerical operations of Diagnostic Imaging Services to ensure quality, patient care, access and budget goals are achievedManages continuous improvement of departmental clinical and administrative processes and functions. Coordinates the operations of department across multiple sites by maintaining appropriate staffing and productivity levels; developing/monitoring performance and productivity improvement, safety, quality and regulatory standards. Manages the strategic planning of major facilities construction/renovation projects to ensure the safe and effective placement of imaging equipment and efficiency of operations. Ensures imaging service levels are maintained during periods of construction and transition. In conjunction with the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, develops and administers technical and clinical imaging standards and protocols for the delivery of medical imaging services in keeping with service, value, quality, cost and access goals of the organization.Directs fiscal management of the department, including forecasting and monitoring of operating performance. Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.Directs the management of human resources, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management programs. Accountable for the ongoing training and professional development of technical and administrative staff; may be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating students/professional staff education and development programs. Recommends the acquisition and implementation of new technology based on knowledge of developments in diagnostic imaging technology and a competitive healthcare market. Develops and implements an Equipment Plan for the procurement, maintenance and replacement of imaging equipment. Accountable for adherence to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance programs; ensures compliance with JCAHO, MQSA, federal, state and local agencies. Patient Safety: Accountable to promote an organizational culture of safety and ensure appropriate patient safety standards and guidelines are implemented consistently in the delivery of health care to our patients, including but not limited to: JCAHO, National Quality Forum, and Leapfrog. See Patient Safety Management Accountabilities Addendum for job specific accountabilities. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente�s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements(if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.