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: Radiology

SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 Hours per Week, Day Shift, Monday through Friday varies.

Position Summary: In conjunction with the Chief(s) of Diagnostic Imaging, responsible for the operational, service and fiscal management of Diagnostic Imaging Services across the Service Area. Develops a strategic approach to achieve an integrated service line for diagnostic imaging across multiple sites Directs the operations of full service, high volume, multiple imaging sites (inpatient and outpatient, 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. Masters degree preferred. Certification as CRT, CNMT, or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.

Qualifications: Previous leadership accomplishments in health care as well as demonstrated achievements in management and staff development required. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and a track record of previous administrative project initiatives, labor relations and human relations skills. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and a track record of previous administrative project initiatives, labor relations and human relations skills. Comprehensive knowledge of federal state and local regulatory standards required.

Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience as a manager in a full service imaging department required (usually 8 to 10 years). Working knowledge and recent experience in a high volume imaging department preferred. Previous experience managing in a union environment strongly preferred.

Duties: In conjunction with the Chief(s), directs the operations of diagnostic imaging to meet the clinical needs of physicians, staff and members across the service line.
Oversees all administrative, technical and clerical operations of the Imaging Services to ensure quality, access and budget goals are achieved
Coordinates the operations of department across multiple sites by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, developing/monitoring performance improvement, safety, quality and regulatory standards.
Develops the strategic planning of major facilities construction/renovation projects to ensure the safe and effective placement of imaging equipment and efficiency of operations. Ensures imaging service levels are maintained during periods of construction and transition.
In conjunction with the Chief(s) of Diagnostic Imaging, develops and administers imaging standards and protocols for the delivery of medical imaging services in keeping with service, value, quality, and access goals of the organization.
Oversees fiscal management of the department, including forecasting and monitoring of operating performance. Identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
Directs the management of human resources, labor relations, employee and department safety and risk management issues.
Accountable for the on-going training and development of technical and administrative imaging staff.
Recommends the acquisition and implementation of new technology based on knowledge of developments in diagnostic imaging 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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