This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
DEPARTMENT: Imaging Srvs Dept
SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Monday through Friday: 8:00-5:00. Schedule and hours dependent upon departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.
Position Summary: Manages the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department. Manages all administrative, technical and clerical operations of the diagnostic imaging department to ensure quality, access and budget goals are achieved. Manages a full service inpatient and outpatient departments (7 days, 24 hours) which generally includes Radiology, MRI, CT, I/R, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammography, Cardiac Cath Labs and Imaging Files.
Education/License/Certification: Bachelor's degree in Health Care, Business or equivalent experience required. Certification as CRT and/or CNMT preferred. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.
Qualifications: Previous recent supervisory experience in a full service imaging department required. Working knowledge and experience in a high volume imaging department preferred. Prior experience (3 to 5 years) as a Diagnostic Imaging Technologist. Demonstrated strong communication skills, labor relations and human relations skills essential. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory standards required. Strong computer skills required. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a union environment strongly preferred.
Duties: Assists the Imaging Service Director in meeting the clinical needs of physicians, staff and members. Supports and actively develops a strategy to achieve an integrated service line for diagnostic imaging. Manages the daily operations of department by maintaining appropriate schedules (both staffing and patient), and monitoring performance improvement, safety, quality and regulatory standards. Participates in the planning of major facilities construction/renovation projects to ensure the safe and effective placement of imaging equipment and efficiency of operations. Ensures equipment and procedures are safe, functional, and capable of meeting the diagnostic needs of the medical staff in a timely manner. Develops and monitors payroll and non-payroll budgets for the department. Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce costs. Manages union supervisors and staff and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety issues. Selects and trains technical and administrative imaging staff. Monitors staff performance and participates with the Chief and Director in the development of competencies, performance standards and imaging protocols for the department. Develops and implements a plan for equipment procurement, maintenance and replacement. Keeps abreast of new developments in diagnostic imaging technology and makes recommendations on the acquisition and implementation of new technology. Accountable for adherence to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance programs. Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission, MQSA, federal, state and local agencies.
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Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.
In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
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