UW Medicine

Manager, Radiology Clinical Operations

UW Medicine • $170K — $204K *
Seattle, WA 98115In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Radiology, or Business
  • Current registration as a technologist through ARRT or equivalent
  • 4+ years of supervisory experience in a large radiology department
  • 5+ years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
  • Washington State licensed Radiologic Technologist
  • Good standing with ARRT

Responsibilities

  • Model leadership in alignment with organizational goals and objectives
  • Coordinate performance improvement activities across clinical sites
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and physicians to ensure departmental success
  • Manage overall clinical and technical operations of Radiology modalities
  • Oversee business functions and processes for the Radiology department
  • Ensure effective utilization of Radiology Information Systems and electronic tools
  • Assist with hospital billing and compliance for Radiology operations
  • Manage departmental operations for cost-effectiveness and quality diagnostic results
  • Interface with other hospital departments to enhance service support
  • Monitor patient revenues and assist with fiscal budget development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

The UW Medical Center - Montlake Radiology Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Radiology Clinical Operations Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE
  • Full-Time / 40 Hours per Week
  • Day Shift


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Serve as a key leadership role in the Department of Radiology for operational responsibility and initiatives of multiple modalities.
  • Oversee the clinical diagnostic radiology units at the five campuses of UWMC. This will require frequent travel to these locations to assure consistent service standards, evaluate operations and provide leadership and structure for the department.
  • Be responsible for assisting the department director and assistant director with all aspects of the department and administrative functions.


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Under the guidance of the Assistant Director and Director, models leadership in accordance with organizational goals, objectives and initiatives.
  • Coordinate and manage performance improvement activities within the clinical sites of service in collaboration with the director, medical director, supervisors, radiologists and staff, and with other departments as appropriate.
  • Work collaboratively with the senior leaders and physicians to ensure success of the department. This includes, but is not limited to, organizing and facilitating meetings, ensuring professional communication at all times, and use appropriate forums and escalation pathways. The manager is expected to understand the priorities of UWMC and align the operations to achieve set goals.
  • Be responsible and accountable for the overall clinical and technical operation of the assigned Radiology department modalities.
  • Management, oversight, maintenance and improvement of the business functions and processes for Radiology.
  • Must be knowledgeable in the detailed operation of the Radiology Information System, PACS, EMR, electronic order entry and clinical decision support systems. Assures appropriate, effective utilization of the systems by supervisors/leads/staff. Identifies and recommends system/process enhancements.
  • Assist senior leadership with hospital billing and compliance process in Radiology for: Technical billing, account rejection, resolution of registration/pre-authorization/ABN issues, charge master/CPT codes/RVU updates/APC education, research/special billing tracking and processing.
  • Manage general operations of the Radiology Departments at all sites in a cost-effective manner to insure patient, physician, visitor and staff satisfaction, as well as safety, efficient patient flow, optimum use of equipment, and highest quality diagnostic results.
  • Interface with hospital departments to provide effective service and support systems for the Department of Radiology. This may include Finance, Patient Care Services, Ambulatory Care, Materials Management, Process Improvement and all other partners within the medical centers and clinics.
  • Assist with development, justifications, and achieving the fiscal budgets for the 9 cost centers within the department of Radiology. Monitor patient revenues, expenses and assist the senior leadership with appropriate reports. Takes actions to correct problematic areas.
  • Assist with managing revenue cycle flow in the department to ensure timely submission of charges. This includes monitoring late charges, denials and working with all areas and adjacent departments to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.


DESIRED
  • MBA or MHA desired
  • Registered in additional ARRT modalities
  • Academic hospital experience
  • Demonstrated experience in planning, construction and equipment installations
  • Analystic skills and leadership in process improvement
  • Exceptional communication skills; both verbal and written
  • Proficiency with RIS and PACS systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite


REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Radiology, or Business
  • Current registration as a registered technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent
  • 4 or more years of previous supervisory experience in a large radiology department or practice
  • 5 or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
  • Washington State licensed Radiologic Technologist
  • Good standing with the ARRT
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements


Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$170,004.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$204,996.00 annual
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is a healthcare system based in Seattle, Washington. The system includes the University of Washington School of Medicine, a medical school that is part of the University of Washington, as well as several hospitals and clinics. The system provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. UW Medicine is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare.
Learn more about UW Medicine
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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