Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Full-time | On-site | Gold Beach, OR | Travel between locations may be required

Compensation Range: $21.43 - $32.42

• Compensation is based on experience, with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15+ years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation with applicable shift, weekend, certification, or other differentials. 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Ancillary Services, the Diagnostic Imaging Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the Diagnostic Imaging Department in all locations, currently including Port Orford, Gold Beach and Brookings. Ensures compliance with patient care and quality standards as they relate to care provided to all patient age groups ranging from newborn to elderly. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all staff. Operates within the just culture framework with staff issues. Assists in formulating the budget for Radiology operations and leads efforts for achieving strategic goals. Maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all accrediting organizations including state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works with administration on planning, organizing, and directing Radiology operations to complete strategic goals in order to achieve the CHN vision.

Supervises and mentors Imaging staff through weekly one on one meetings and communicates to staff through purposeful rounding in the Radiology Department(s).

Monitors monthly volumes, utilization, financial, operational and quality metrics in Radiology and communicates variance data in a timely manner, when indicated.

Collaborates with healthcare providers and other department leaders to coordinate effective, efficient, safe, quality, equitable, patient-centered care. Promotes an environment conducive to providing the best quality service to all our customers.

Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards related to the Radiology departments and, as appropriate, to each facility.

Collaborates with Managers to prepare department budgets for staff, operating expenses and capital equipment.  Responsible for fiscal operation of the departments.

Supports and maintains a just culture of safety and quality.

Delegates authority and responsibility to the Imaging staff.

Takes emergency call/standby after normal operating hours and provides emergency coverage in critical modalities as required by the needs of the department.

Other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department and organizational performance in accordance with Curry Health Network’s Mission, Vision and Shared Values.

SHARED VALUES

Service:           We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork:     We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity:        We promote learning.

Integrity:         We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiology Sciences required; Master’s Degree preferred.


• Five (5) or more years of experience in related field of expertise is required.


• At least three (3) years previous experience in a leadership role required.


• ARRT Radiography and Computed Tomography registration required.


• OBMI State of Oregon Radiography and Computed Tomography license


• Current AHA BLS required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in an acute patient care environment is required.


• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.


• Must have the ability to successfully and positively interact with providers and employees at all levels throughout the organization and the public.


• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.


• Must exhibit strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions in a timely manner.


• Must have the ability to perform exams in critical modalities (CT and Xray) independently and cover shifts/emergency standby as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time: Taste or Smell

Up to 1/3 of the time: Push/Pull, Stoop/Kneel/Crouch or Crawl Stand, Reach w/hands & arms

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Stand, walk, sit

Up 2/3 of the time and more: Talk or hear, use hands/fingers

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time: no requirement

Up to 1/3 of the time: up to and more than 100 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3 of the time: Working near moving mechanical parts, Risk of radiation, fumes/airborne particles

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment is: very quiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements: ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 – 2 hours per day: foot control, grasping: firm/heavy

From 3 – 4 hours per day: No requirement

From 5 – 6 hours per day: No requirement

From 7+ hours per day: repetitive use of hands; grasping: simple, light, fine dexterity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.