Job DescriptionThe Manager of Diagnostic Imaging Services plans, organizes and directs the activities of Diagnostic Imaging Services at Providence St. Peter Hospital and assigned departments within Southwest Washington Region. The provision of safe, efficient, cost effective, quality imaging services is the focus of the departmental operations. Implements departmental goals and objectives, develops and assures professional standards, and assures a balanced budget in all cost centers. Works closely with the Director of Diagnostic Imaging, to assure imaging services are effectively coordinated. The Manager coordinates the daily operations through close interaction with leads, colleagues, staff, physicians, nursing personnel, and medical offices. Responsible for development and implementation of onsite operations, which are integrated and consistent with the regional delivery system. Provides leadership, management, and direction for all services within Diagnostic Imaging. Coordinates operational activities of the department to achieve goals and objectives. Serves as a catalyst and mentor, to include Assistant Radiation Safety duties working with the Radiation Safety Officer, Contracted Medical Physicist and Department Leaders, for motivating productivity, innovation, high employee morale, and commitment to the organization. Develops, monitors and effectively regulates departmental budgets. Participates in hospital and departmental goals affecting process improvement and maintenance of high standards and optimum working conditions. The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides imaging services for Providence Health System on a 24-hour a day, 7-day per week basis. The procedures must be coordinated with other departments, physician schedules, technical schedules and equipment availability. Examinations involve the use of a variety of complex radiologic supplies and equipment. Patients are often in serious physical and emotional condition requiring extra care and sensitivity in conducting the examinations. Many portable examinations are given to non-ambulatory patients and to patients in surgery. Coordination with other departments is essential to professional operations.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or Radiology.
- Upon hire: Washington Radiologic Technologist or
- Upon hire: National Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or
- Upon hire: National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- Upon hire: National Certification from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or
- Upon hire: National Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or
- Upon hire: National Certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
- Experience in the education of personnel management.
- 2 years Supervisory capacity in a Radiology Department.
Preferred Qualifications:- Coursework/Training: Graduate of an ACR Certified Radiologic Technology Training Program, ARDMS Program or MNTCB.
- Master's Degree
- 5 years working in one or more of these positions: Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Technologist, or Sonographer.
About the TeamProvidence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
