This position will be located at the Speciality Clinic in Lonetree.
Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned medical imaging supervisors and managers in assigned clinics and/or specialty areas. Manages and coordinates activities of medical imaging personnel at assigned clinics. Responsible to provide accurate diagnostic data for interpretation by the radiologist and use by medical provider in providing patient care. Accountable for preparation and management of department budgets, efficient and coordinated staffing flow among clincs or specialty areas, and for purchase of radiology equipment that is cost-effective and meets quality standards.
Essential Functions:
Manages staffing for assigned departments & modalities
Prepares, oversees & executes budget for assigned departments/facilities
Researches, evaluates, & authorizes purchase of capital equipment & supplies for assigned imaging modalities
Oversees implementation of policies, procedures, & quality standards
Fosters effective partnerships w/ physicians in coordination w/ CPMG
Fosters positive relationships w/ labor partners
Interviews, selects, orients, evaluate, & discipline reporting supervisors or imaging staff in compliance w/ EEO/AA goals & personnel policies of the organization
Compiles statistical data provided by reporting supervisors & prepares reports related to operating costs & services rendered - - Ensures reporting clinics/specialty groups maintain standards of quality assurance & patient service
- Maintain current information & knowledge of all applicable Kaiser policies, local, state & federal laws & regulations, & accreditation standards
- Provides follow-up to any QA problem encountered
- Follows-up on customer services issues for resolution/recovery, most often including direct involvement w/ members
- Monitors radiology customer services from a global perspective, eg,, service delivery model - Initial development and ongoing implementation of ACR accreditation program standards where appropriate, oversight and reporting of QC program statistics to Compliance Manager
- In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
- Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, & behaviors necessary to provide superior & culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, & to purchasers, contracted providers & vendors
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience that includes a combination of nuclear medicine technologist & lead or supervisor experience, preferably in an outpatient clinic
- Bachelor degree in health care administration, business management, or closely-related discipline strongly preferred
- Equivalent experience considered
- Completion of an approved training program in nuclear medicine technology plus currently registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in nuclear medicine or by the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board (NMTCB)
-Demonstrated ability to manage multiple modalities (i.e., radiology, mammography, diagnostic medical sonographers & reception/clerical personnel)
- General knowledge of radiologic theory & practice, including radiation safety & applicable standards
May have to work weekends, as needed
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams & enhance department efficiencies
- Effective written & verbal communication skills
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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