Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Tempe-Img Ctr

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.  

  

At Banner we’re creating a world class medical organization that brings together a leadership team committed to a imaging-focused structure, while navigating the challenges of moving from a volume-based to value-based health care system. Banner Imaging is an energetic, busy fast paced entity, serving a vast age range of patients from pediatric to geriatric. We strive to provide a customer obsessed environment and provide excellent patient care in the front and back office. Due to success within the community, our clinics continues to grow with the expansion clinics and techs in every aspect of Imaging. Banner as an organization is constantly striving to improve the work environment and how we provide care to our community. 

  

Banner strives to push boundaries, challenge the norm, and come up with ways to make health care easy for our patients and for our staff. We have 19 conveniently located clinics in the East and West Valley (7 in the east  & 12 in the west). If you are looking to be challenged, work with a  team that is focused on getting the absolute best results for patients, then Banner Imaging is just the place to continue your journey in healthcare. As an Ultrasound Associate Manager, you will have an opportunity to work with a wonderful team dedicated to helping patients across many age ranges. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the Operations Leadership Team.  Everyone at Banner contributes to our patients lives!  Our team is like a family and we help one another, empower one another to make decisions, and encourage natural talents so each member can grow.  

  

Duties:

• Responsible for all Ultrasound Locations, Excluding Breast Centers 
• Tech schedules
• Part of the Banner Imaging Operations Leadership Team
• Job performance
• Growth and Strategic Planning
• Equipment
• Employee Engagement and communication
• Will Co-Manage Staff with Site Managers.

Locations:

• Tempe is Home Base
• Responsible across the Valley (east & west)

Schedule:

• 8 hours shifts
• Monday-Friday
• May need to be available for occasional weekend communication.

Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in the delivery of excellent patient care at Banner Health. From detection and diagnosis to the treatment of illnesses and abnormalities, Banner Health’s varied medical imaging and radiology services help physicians establish and execute individualized treatment plans. Medical Imaging professionals also enjoy access to: - State-of-the art technology - The latest in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) technology - Relocation assistance - Tuition reimbursement - Continuing education programs - Career growth and promotion opportunities - Travel medical imaging technologist positions.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position plans for adequate resource management in relation to equipment, instrumentation and supplies for a specific imaging modality. Supervises staff and serves as a clinical resource to staff, providers, providers' office staff, vendors and other departments. Effectively coordinates specialty care within Imaging. May perform prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Interviews, selects and hires qualified department staff that can make a significant contribution. Conducts performance management sessions according to policies and guidelines. Demonstrates effective communication skills, problems solving, and conflict resolution in the management of the assigned clinical service lines, keeping the appropriate people informed.

2. Plans care for patients in the specific modality by managing the daily schedule and ensuring adequate staff are available for the shift. Works with specialty providers and providers' offices in regard to coordinating resources. Collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care.

3. Serves as a specialty resource to patient, families, providers, providers' offices and various internal departments (i.e. operating room staff, ED, nursing floors, etc) in interpreting department, facility and system policies, and facilitating medical care. Seen as the clinical expert in the specific specialties.

4. Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of goals/objectives, and quality management activities within the clinical service lines.

5. Prioritizes and plans for specialty resources, working with the department management team to meet financial goals.

6. May perform all functions of a Technologist, performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies.

8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.

9.This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Provides input regarding 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/Ultrasound Technology program.

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent if applicable and licensure by the state regulatory agency if applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty, RVT/RCS/RDCS or equivalent for Cardiac/Vascular, required if applicable. BLS certification required.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3-5 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.

DATE APPROVED 06/21/2009

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