Associate Manager Medical Imaging

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Location: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center - 5555 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale AZ 85306

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. (start/end time negotiable; 5 days is not); some weekends/nights as needed; some call as needed.

5 years of experience in X-ray at a major hospital; multiple certifications preferred (XR/CT) Bachelors degree preferred experience as a lead or leadership preferred.

Associate Managers cover other areas when necessary within Medical Imaging.

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years and our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the addition to being a Level 1 Trauma Center the facility also includes a heart and vascular center state-of-the-art surgical suites and a new Emergency department.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides operational financial managerial and/or clinical support within the department. Supervises and participates in selection orientation counseling and evaluation of staff. May perform prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies procedures and protocol. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical and managerial support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.

2. Demonstrates effective communication skills problem solving critical thinking and conflict resolution in the supervision of the department keeping the appropriate people informed. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and Collaborates with various departments outside vendors and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe efficient patient care management.

3. Assists in the development implementation and interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.

4. Hires trains conducts performance evaluations provides counseling initiates corrective action and directs the workflow for the staff. This position participates in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.

5. Supports change and participates in the development interpretation implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department.

6. Manages patient care activities within the budgetary and productivity guidelines of the department/facility. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.

7. Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws. Accountable for the ethical legal and professional responsibilities related to radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.

8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. May perform prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.

9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. May be responsible for department budget and operations; and participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff medical staff and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI Nuclear Medicine CAT Scan Mammography Diagnostic Imaging).

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB ARDMS ARMRIT). Licensure by state regulatory agency required if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI Nuclear Medicine CAT Scan Mammography) if applicable. BLS certification required.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 4 years of experience relevant to patient population. Must demonstrate effective communication skills human relations skills analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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