Assistant Director Diagnostic Imaging

OHSU is Oregons only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning with schools of medicine nursing pharmacy dentistry and public health and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portlands largest employer. And as a public organization we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

Reporting to theSenior Director of Diagnostic Imaging Servicesand working in close collaboration with theChair of Radiology the Assistant Director plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing the clinical operations and strategic direction of Radiology services. This position is responsible for managing a broad and complex portfolio of imaging modalities and off-site imaging operations ensuring high-quality patient care operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING: Provides daily operations management andassists with development of both short- and long-term strategic planning fordepartment and supervisor team:

• Assist in the development of pro forma and modality strategic plans that support Healthcare and departmental mission and growth.
• Develop and lead teams and processes to standardize evaluate equipment and solutions that assist with reaching goals and service to all patients andproviders.
• Participate and lead integration efforts to improve department synergies inclusive of OHSU Partners.
• Serve as project lead for key growth projects and initiatives. Develop project teams and utilize project tools to ensure success.
• Provide solutions and standards to assist in the operational management of department service and staff:
  • Analyze operation and develop staffing models that meet service budget and productivity targets.
  • Staff scheduling workflow oversight and enhancement rounding and meeting participation.
• Conduct or co-facilitate staff meetings
• Coordinate coverage for vacations appointments and any other outages during on duty and off duty hours;
• Ensure compliance with hospital and university regulatory and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with staff credentials including licensure registration and mandatory education.
• Foster the OHSU Lean principles of OPEX with participation of daily department and appropriate inter-department huddles to ensure continuousimprovement of daily work

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Involvement in design and construction projects within the Imaging department including equipment replacement projects as well as new expansion projects.
• Radiant System Manager Technical support functions change management and workflow optimization.
• Lead key projects and initiatives that focus on performance and service improvement. Assist project team in understanding tools and processes as part of effort.
• Develop successful project plans inclusive of timelines responsibilities and implementation. Lead participate and support projects and initiatives asassigned by Department Director or Hospital Leadership.
• Lead and assign participation on collaborative teams in support of project development; project timelines; phase implementation and follow up.
• Lead project teams by example with professionalism in communication skills personal appearance and conduct that emphasizes results and meets projectgoals.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Perform and provide HR Managementfunctions that lead and support various

• Develop and support staff engagementassessment and development of staff training plans.
• Provide effective and meaningful verbal and written communication to all direct staff and key stake holders.
• Lead effective conflict management and resolution.
• Develop collaborative working relationship with AFSCME representatives. Responsible for understanding and execution of AFSCME CollectiveBargaining Unit Contract to ensure department support and complaince.
• Perform coaching counseling and conflict resolution. Conduct investigatory meetings and support supervisors and staff to ensure a fair and equitableprocess.
• Lead and participate in corrective action related to work performance concernsas appropriate; Work with HR Business Partner in response participation ininvestigational meetings and/or grievance process.
• Develop long term succession plans and staff development.
• Develop and provide supervisor and employee evaluations. Ensure staff peer review.
• Develop and complete competency assessment and edits to standard work. Ensure compliance related to completion of employee annual requirements
• Development of department specific Policy/procedure through MCN

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years experience (5 years demonstrated progressive Imaging leadership)
• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic radiography program that meets current qualifications for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-RT) board examination(s) or Imaging sciences equivalent.
• ARRT Registered/OBMI license in Radiography
• CRA (Certification in Radiology Administration) by AHRA (American Healthcare Radiology Administrators) or obtain certification within one year of hire date.

Experience:

• Five years of of Imaging Services progressive management and supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing two or more Imaging modalities.
• Min 5 years of professional experience as registered Imaging Technologist (RT CT MR US etc).
• Working leadership and technical experience in Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Center/Academic Medical Center

• Dual certification or registry in multiple Imaging Modalities (X-ray US MRI Mammography CT IR NMMI etc.)
• Epic Radiant Certification

Full-time position with flexible work schedule and extended hours as required. This position works in abusy environment with many interruptions multiple demands and people interactions. It requires beingexposed to noise radiation and human tissue/fluids. Must be able to be an On-Call Administrator on Dutyrotation after hours and weekends as needed or scheduled. Schedule assignment rotation up to 6 -7 weeksper year (if needed).