Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, Ultrasound

Company: Sutter Health
Location: North Highlands
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:The Diagnostic ImagingSupervisor provides overall supervisory and operational support for theactivities and resources of the designated Diagnostic Imaging site(s) forSutter Medical Foundation. - TheDiagnostic Imaging Supervisor provides day-to-day operational leadership inplanning, organizing, staffing and controlling the operational functions withinthe department(s). - The Radiology Supervisorensures optimal provision and coordination of imaging services and resourcesfor Sutter Medical Foundation; ensures high quality, responsive service-levelperformance; implements various productivity improvements and cost savingscomponents to operations; and standardizes processes where appropriate. - The Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor ensurescoordinated and harmonious working relationships within Diagnostic ImagingServices, with the Diagnostic Imaging Operations Manager, with SMF leadership,with other foundation and hospital departments, associated medical staff, andthe public. - In collaboration with theRegional Operations Manager, Outpatient Diagnsotic imaging Services, theincumbent participates in and supports the development and implementation ofnew profitable lines of business aligned with Sutter Medical Foundation and theSacramento Sierra Region - business planand ensures that functions are within budget and are in compliance with SMFpolicies and applicable regulations.
Qualifications:Education: -

• AA degree or equivalent experience in one or more imaging modalities required. -
• Bachelor degree in management or equivalent education/experience in a closely related field is desirable.
• American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) required. -Experience:
  • Prior demonstrated successful experience as a Diagnostic Imaging Services Operations Supervisor in an outpatient or acute-care Imaging department. -
  • Demonstrated ability in healthcare supervision with excellent experience in personnel management; budget compliance; monitoring staff productivity; quality improvement; and adherence to quality standards and monitors. -
  • Both a strong clinical background and strong experience in working with imaging physicians is critical.
  • Demonstrated success in project coordination, implementation of successful cost containment initiatives, and delivery of quality service is required. -
  • Experience in coordinating imaging services between multiple sites is strongly preferred. - - -Skills/Knowledge:
    • Extensive knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging operations in non-acute settings is essential. -
    • Extensive knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging operations in acute settings is highly desirable. - -
    • Establishing work processes, quality and productivity standards, and policies and procedures designed to ensure optimal departmental performance is required. -
    • A comprehensive knowledge of all Title 22/state, federal, state licensing, and other local regulations as they relate to Diagnostic Imaging Services is required. - -
    • General knowledge of JCAHO and IMQ regulations is highly desirable.
    • Knowledge of technological advancements, labor saving processes and equipment, sophisticated diagnostic imaging equipment for all services supervised, radiology information systems, PACS and other state-of-the-art departmental-specific systems is required.
    • Excellent team leadership and organizational skills are required.
    • An ability to prioritize multiple demands is critical.
    • Proven written and oral communications skills demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills are required.
    • An excellent background and ability to form strong physician relations with Diagnostic Imaging Medical Director as well as with physicians' offices, SMF leadership, regional Diagnostic Imaging leadership and other key departments is required.
    • An ability to build teams as well as consensus is crucial.
    • An ability to deal with complex situations and policies, rules and regulations is critical.
    • Flexibility, adaptability, creativity and innovation are required.
    • Must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
    • An ability to meet deadlines and respond to changing patient care priorities is an integral part of the work responsibilities.
    • An ability to work within and supervise the complexities created by multi-hospital structure is critical.
    • Must also be adept in use of personal computers.
    • Demonstrated experience in the use of word processing, graphics and spreadsheet software is required. -Organization:Sutter Medical Foundation - CentralEmployee Status: RegularBenefits: YesPosition Status: ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: DayShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Monday-FridayWeekend Requirements: OtherSchedule: Full TimeHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:80Applications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Full Time/ Day

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