Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Radiology-Diagnostic-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

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Banner Estrella Medical Center was built in 2005 in west Phoenix to meet the health care needs of a growing West Valley community. A full-service medical campus, the 317 all-private bed hospital offers an array of medical services, including heart care, emergency services, general surgery, weight loss surgery, medical imaging, orthopedic surgery and a comprehensive maternity services program. We are committed to providing families with excellent care and service. We work hard at Banner Estrella to create an environment that offers comfort and healing to our patients and visitors. We strive to care with kindness, compassion, dignity and respect.

Banner Estrella is seeking an Associate Director for their Medical Imaging department. You will be responsible for planning and providing operational, financial, managerial, and clinical support for Ultrasound, CT, MRI, NM, EKG, Echo, and Diagnostic Departments. You will hire, train, conduct performance evaluations, and direct the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.

Location: Banner Estrella Medical Center: 9201 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85037

Hours: Shift hours vary, 5x8’s Mon-Fri; occasional weekends may be required

Banner Health was recognized on Becker's Healthcare 2024 list of 150+ top places to work in healthcare. This list highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position plans and provides operational, financial, managerial and/or clinical support within the assigned departments/areas. This position supervises employees and participates in selection, orientation, counseling, evaluation and staff scheduling. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Hires, trains, conducts performance evaluations, and directs the workflow for the staff. This position is also accountable for participating in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives. Ensures all goals and objectives are met timely and effectively.

2. Provides and/or facilitates patient centered care, and/or other related activities, and promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning.

3. Serves as a resource and provides leadership assistance to achieve optimal clinical, operational, financial, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as a consultant within the organization. Collaborates with all departments to assist with patient flow and process improvement.

4. Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the goals/objectives and process improvement activities within the department. Works with staff to make necessary changes. May analyze data and healthcare trends to gain efficiencies and improve patient outcomes.

5. Participates in the development of the department budget in conjunction with established goals and objectives. Plays a key role in ensuring budgetary goals are met on an annual basis.

6. Maintains clinical competencies and certifications as required. Responsible for QA/QI management and assures compliance with regulatory agencies and laws.

7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to department practices. 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. Provides operational and managerial leadership to department of the assigned facility/facilities. May provide patient care as needed. May assist and/or be responsible for department budget. Participates/leads committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of department staff 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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, typically achieved through 5+ years experience and supervisory experience in imaging or diagnostic specialty.

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. Advanced certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable. BLS certification required.

Must have considerable experience with appropriate patient population in the area of responsibility. Must demonstrate leadership ability, effective communication skills, and human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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