Regional Operations Director, Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Services

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Organization:SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- CentralPosition Overview:Provides overall administrative and clinical leadership of inpatient and/or outpatient diagnostic imaging services that may include radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear medicine and/or magnetic resonance imaging services. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support patient care initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high-value quality care and exceptional care experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.Job Description:EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Health Care or Business Administration; or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists in one or more modalities upon hire

EXPERIENCE

• Experience extensive in clinical/healthcare management and/or relevant operations, preferably in a large healthcare system.
• Experience in a progressively responsible professional imaging technologist/specialist who demonstrates a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques.
• Experience in budgeting and fiscal management.
• Experience working with physicians and medical staff leadership, preferably in a large healthcare environment.
• Experience in survey protocols on a department and organizational level (Joint Commission, State, etc).
• Experience with electronic health record applications.
  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with diagnostic imaging operations in acute and non-acute settings.
  • Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and regulatory changes, and how it impacts operations.
  • Solid understanding of operations and workflows, and how the department's process/workflow impacts other department operations.
  • Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating the ability to design and establish goals to meet long and short-term objectives.
  • Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.
  • Ability to build and establish an effective working partnership with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives.
  • Collaboration skills to facilitate open sharing of information and cooperation with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
  • Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
  • Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.
  • Demonstrates effectiveness in achieving goals through individuals without having direct control of those resources.
  • Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change, and can inspire others to welcome change.
  • Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Imaging operations in acute and non-acute settings.
  • Maintains current knowledge of technological advancements, and labor-saving and cost-saving practices and equipment.
  • Maintains current credentials in at least one or more imaging modalities.License/Certifications:ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic TechnologistsEducation:Bachelor's (Required)Job Shift:DaysSchedule:Full TimeShift Hours:8Days of the Week:Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend Requirements:NoneBenefits:YesUnions:NoPosition Status:ExemptWeekly Hours:40Employee Status:RegularNumber of Openings:1Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Schedule/Shift: Regular/ SHIFT_EXMPT

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