*Overview*
Join Our Exceptional Team! At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we’re not just a healthcare provider—we’re a compassionate community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve throughout South Puget Sound. As part of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the nation, we offer exciting and fulfilling career opportunities that come with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
*We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:*
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (no premium for employee benefits)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Matching 403(b) retirement program
- Fully Funded Pension Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Life Insurance
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance as needed
*Ready to lead and make a difference? Apply today!*
*Responsibilities*
Job Summary
This job is responsible for planning, managing and evaluating daily diagnostic imaging operations at the assigned Franciscan Health Care (FHS) facility in accordance with professional standards, applicable regulatory requirements and established business objectives. An incumbent focuses on maximizing utilization of clinical resources, addressing/strengthening patient safety, enhancing relationships with clinical providers, achieving desired clinical outcomes and facilitating achievement of overall financial goals and business/patient satisfaction objectives.
Work also includes: 1) identifying opportunities to streamline current operations and implementing approved procedural changes; 2) ensuring that financial/productivity/business operations are conducted in accordance with established procedures; 3) serving as conduit/liaison with various internal departments in coordinating and troubleshooting various business-related issues; 4) participating in system-wide policy/standards formulation and program planning to integrate/enhance the continuum of services available; 5) developing tactics to coordinate resources and standardize patient care standards and staff education across the continuum at the assigned facilities; and 6) managing subordinate staff engaged in imaging activities in accordance with established operating standards. An incumbent may perform some patient care activities within scope of licensure on an incidental basis as needed.
Performance improvement efforts cover a variety of processes, and an incumbent must be sufficiently knowledgeable to recognize important synergies and opportunities in clinical outcomes, cost containment, patient safety/satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
Work is performed in accordance with established standards/guidelines and requires knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements sufficient to ensure compliant operations and to exercise judgment and critical thinking in addressing operational and/or regulatory issues. Also requires expertise in supervising and evaluating the work of support staff. An incumbent works with higher level management on major operational or business decisions prior to implementation.
*Qualifications*
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, graduation from an accredited school in an imaging modality, and five years of progressively responsible related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, including three years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Work experience involving the current technical aspects of patient care in a radiology department is preferred
License/Certification
- Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required.
- Current Washington State Certification
*Pay Range*
$59.41 - $86.14 /hour
