Manager, Imaging Services

Department :

36300 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Administration : Radiology

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Primary 1st shift M-F

Responsible for the overall direction, management and control of assigned site and / or modality. Directs staff and procedures in quality patient care.

Major Responsibilities :

Develops and implements best practices that will assist the organization in meeting or exceeding productivity, caregiver engagement, financial, quality and patient loyalty target outcomes and better manage resources. Ensures that utilization of all resources is optimal (i.e. staffing, supplies, etc).

Collaborates with educators in providing and maintaining a quality orientation program for employees within the department.

Develops and enhances new programs and services, site projects, standardized competencies, policies and procedures.

Works in collaboration with the imaging services directors and leaders across Aurora Health Care, responsible for the overall direction of post processing, management and control of assigned Site and / or Modality Section for the system. Directs assigned staff and procedures in quality patient care.

Recommends, develops, implements and maintains Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement programs, which include evaluation of costs, patient care, and radiation or patient safety in all areas of responsibility.

Responsible for adhering to all federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the technical and clinical practice of Radiology. Responsible for the adherence to all the Joint Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards governing the technical and clinical practice of radiology. Ensures all areas fully meet compliance and quality standards as defined by applicable agencies.

Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.

Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.

Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Education / Experience Required :

Education Required : Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology, or Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine. Experience Required : Typically requires 5 years of experience in imaging or nuclear medicine. Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in management of staff, budgets and multiple imaging functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required : Knowledge of various imaging modalities, health care administration and general business principles. Strong decision making and critical thinking skills. Significant successful high-level interaction with medical staff. Strong skills in diplomacy and conflict resolution at various levels within the organization. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and staff. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products. Ability to work independently.

Licensure, Registration and / or Certification Required : Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, or Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$50.05 - $75.10

Our Commitment to You :

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.