Job Summary: Under direction and guidance of the Regional Director, Director of Business, Operations and Strategy, and Imaging Operations Manager, ensures high quality, cost effective operation of Imaging Services, including direct-report supervisors and staff; by planning, developing, managing, directing the operations; interfacing with Specialties Operations Manager, physicians, supporting staff and providing the department means for good clinical access, outcomes, affordability, employee satisfaction and excellent customer service.
Essential Responsibilities: - Monitor/Supervision: Develops and maintains highly qualified staff through the development and implementation of competency programs. Ensures care is appropriate to the age and cultural background of patients. Manages staff within AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, including hiring, staff development and coaching and counseling as necessary. In PARTNERSHIP with Radiologist Section Chiefs manages a multiple-site, busy, complex environment with a diverse work group that include physicians, technical and clerical staffing, that must function under necessary resources and physical constraints as well as regulatory issues. Ensures quality of care by providing staff with the tools needed to perform effectively. Responsible for department equipment operation and maintenance. Area of responsibility may include multiple geographic locations and multiple modalities.
- Budget & Statistical Analysis: Has a responsibility for financial viability of department through budget development and implementation, expense control and quality improvement. Plans for future, long term capital and staffing resources as directed by Imaging Operations Mgr. Responsible for planning, managing, directing, coordinating and integrating support for business and analytical activities for AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. Supplies the Imaging Operations Manager with necessary information to allow a good overview of operations. Budgetary Accountabilities for Area of Responsibility: Coordinates and develops department budget. Actively communicates with Director and senior managers regarding fiscal budget. Manage, develop and maintain a fee schedule for use by internal customers (RIM, CPT/RVU Coding).
- Communicates: Develops, interprets, and implements AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY policies and procedures, QA activities. Communicates and supports organizational philosophy and goals; provides timely information to staff. Promote and support LMP environment.
- Regulatory: Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies and maintains radiation safety. Perform other duties or projects as requested.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Minimum two (2) years management experience in a healthcare environment or minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in Medical Imaging (Team Lead and Imaging Quality & Compliance Coordinator may be considered for this requirement).
Education
- Associates degree in an accredited Radiology program OR two (2) years of directly related experience.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
Additional Requirements: - Proven leadership skills (managing change and problem solving).
- Understanding of imaging procedures and technology.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Local, State, Federal, and Imaging-related licensing/accreditation standards and requirements.
- Strengths in decision making process including consensus.
- Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
- Aptitude for strategic thinking.
- Flexibility - tolerance for ambiguity.
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, oral/written communication, change management, and analytic problem solving.
Preferred Qualifications: - Four (4) years experience in imaging or healthcare environment.
- Experience working in and/or supervising staff in a union environment.
- Thorough knowledge of Organization.
- Working knowledge of Imaging Operations, Organization, Policies & Procedures.
- Working knowledge of business computer systems/software.
- Working knowledge of Epic.
- Behavioral Interviewing.
- Experience with Labor Management Partnership activities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of equipment operations.
- Bachelors degree in radiological sciences, healthcare related field or business.
Primary Location: Washington,Vancouver,Salmon Creek Medical/Dental Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NW-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Department: Salmon Creek Medical/Dental - Radiology-General - 1008
Pay Range: $115600 - $149600 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
