Director Imaging Operations
Director Imaging Operations
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$ 119600 - 197350
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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General Summary:
Accountable leader for planning organizing and directing all activities and operations related to patient care for Medical Imaging. Ensures effectiveness and oversees day to day operations for Imaging modalities as assigned at all campus and satellite locations. Responsibilities including setting priorities developing policies and procedures resource management operational financial and staff staff engagement patient/family experience compliance/regulatory and quality improvement activities. Continually evaluates progress towards objectives and ensures day to day operations are efficient and effective. Works in partnership with hospital leaders medical group leaders and department leaders to ensure alignment and integration of operations for maximum performance. Directly supervises managers and staff and supports teams to accomplish department and hospital goals and meet customer needs. Models appropriate leadership behaviors and fosters a health inclusive and diverse work environment.
Essential Job Functions:
Directs and manages Medical Imaging service operations to provide the highest level of patient care performance clinical excellence and efficient utilization of resources available within designated areas of responsibility. Provides administrative and clinical leadership for the imaging team and is accountable for assigned modality operational performance.
Leads and manages people resources. Responsible for developing and directing optimal and sustainable staffing patterns aligned to operational performance throughput and efficiency. the selection and ongoing development of all staff within designated areas of responsibility; assures clinical expertise of staff in collaboration with modality managers lead technologists and clinical educator. Provides educational and professional development opportunities identifies opportunities for interdisciplinary teams and oversees their development. Encourages professional growth and development amongst staff.
Accountable for achievement of strategic outcomes; collaborates in outreach efforts; assures the delivery of comprehensive safe effective and appropriate care in accordance with hospital policy and professional standards; accountable for departmental compliance with applicable regulatory and licensing requirements.
Utilizes understanding of the clinical knowledge educational support and research endeavors necessary to create excellence in medical imaging; develops and implements systems that ensure standardization and optimization of clinical practice; identifies develops and monitors progress toward achievement of both individual departmental and corporate goals and objectives; serves as a leader and guide in the project management and process improvement processes.
Participates in operational planning processes; plans and facilitates clear consistent and effective communication to assure optimum flow of information; develops implements and evaluates the effectiveness of operational processes within designated areas of responsibility and as applicable throughout the organization.
Leads and facilitates quality improvement initiatives for designated areas of responsibility and as applicable throughout the organization; plans and implements system changes that enhance organizational performance; institutes practice changes based upon best practices and evidencebased outcomes from the monitoring and evaluation of quality activities and/or pediatric imaging research.
Accountable for financial management; plans prepares and monitors capital and operating budget in collaboration with the executive director and multidisciplinary team members; establishes & maintains systems per modality that support financial management accountability within designated areas of responsibility.
Leads and manages people resources. Responsible for the selection and ongoing development of all staff within designated areas of responsibility; assures clinical expertise of staff in collaboration with modality managers lead technologists and clinical educator. Provides educational and professional development opportunities identifies opportunities for interdisciplinary teams and oversees their development. Encourages professional growth and development amongst staff.
Pursues professional opportunities and networks which enhance own professional knowledge and advancement as well as excellence within medical imaging. Guides and mentors others to do the same.
Facilitates collaborative partnerships with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure that patient needs are met.
The authority to hire separate promote demote write and administer performance evaluations.
Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Bachelors degree required.
Minimum 5 years of related Imaging experience in hospital/healthcare setting with at least 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of issues trends practices and systems related to pediatric medical imaging health care administration and finance usually acquired through progressive leadership experience.
Possesses strong leadership skills ability to lead a team; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills as well as computer skills.
Fundamental understanding of budgeting process from creation through monitoring/analyzing of variance; and fundamental understanding of hospital information systems.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a collaborative and facilitative style.
Basic Life Support Certification required.
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Pay Range
$119600.00$197350.40 SalaryAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
