Manager - Radiology Technologist
Sutter Health
Mountain View, CA

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Manages and provides operational leadership to diagnostic imaging department(s) that may include radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine and/or magnetic resonance imaging services. Plans, organizes, and directs 24/7 operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to support patient care consistent with applicable standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations

Job Description:

EDUCATION

Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare or related field or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists
• OR CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist
• OR ARDMS - American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• OR NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

EXPERIENCE: PREFERED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED in

• 8 years progressive clinical/healthcare management and/or operations experience including planning, organizing and directing the work of others, assigning and reviewing work, advising others on difficult work problems, timing and scheduling work, and training and developing new employees.
•  8 years progressively responsible professional imaging technologist/specialist experience which demonstrates a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques.
•  8 years comprehensive knowledge of federal state and local regulatory standards required.
•  8 years prior management, supervisory or team lead experience.
•  8 years in survey protocols on a department and organizational level (Joint Commission, State, etc).
•  8 years with electronic health record applications.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Solid understanding of Imaging operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
•  Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
•  Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
•  Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
•  Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relations to operations and organization, with the ability interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
•  Demonstrates understanding of healthcare financial environment.
•  Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
•  Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.
•  Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
•  Knowledge of emerging treads and how it impacts operations.
•  Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
•  Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
•  Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
•  Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
•  Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
•  Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
•  Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
•  Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $85.74 to $137.19 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​