Associate Vice President Imaging

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Senior Imaging Leader to guide the development of imaging growth strategy and oversee all inpatient and outpatient imaging locations and modalities within the assigned region.

The role leads strategic operational direction, collaborates with VPs and campus presidents, and ensures safe, high-quality patient care while optimizing access and capacity across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare field.
• 5 years imaging leadership experience.
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology (ARRT) or CNMT or RDMS credentialing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and operational direction for all imaging locations in the region.
• Serve as the primary imaging lead with executive accountability to Hospital VP Operations.
• Recommend organizational structure to support regional operations.
• Oversee clinical activities and daily operations to ensure safe patient care.
• Provide leadership to optimize access and capacity across the region.
• Develop annual budgets and monitor financial performance against targets.
• Collaborate to develop capital budgets for the region and expansion plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in imaging and quality initiatives.
• Identify trends in patient experience and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or healthcare

RT - Registered Technologist Radiology (ARRT)

CNMT - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

RDMS - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Serve as operational leader with direct accountability to the VP Imaging and primary client accountability to the regional VP Operations and Hospital President(s). Serve as the senior imaging leader on the hospital leadership team. Lead the development of imaging growth strategy and oversee all inpatient and outpatient imaging locations and modalities within their assigned region or specialty.

Job Duties

• Working with the VP Imaging and regional leadership, develop strategy and operational direction for all aspects of daily operations for all inpatient and outpatient imaging locations in the region(s)
• Serve as the primary imaging lead with indirect reporting and client accountability to Hospital VP Operations and the regional Hospital President and other campus Presidents. Attend leadership meetings and daily huddles as indicated by campus leaders
• Recommend the organizational structure needed to support operations across the region in collaboration with joint venture leadership. Direct reporting with location managers and supervisors and matrix reporting with joint venture leadership across the system.
• Oversee clinical activities and daily operations across the region(s) to ensure delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Provide leadership in optimizing access and capacity utilization across the region(s)
• Develop annual budgets, approve goals and objectives, and develop and implement action plans to ensure costs stay with budget and financial performance targets
• Collaborate with campus leadership, clinical engineering, and VP Imaging to develop annual and long-range capital budgets for the region(s)
• Collaborate with imaging and finance leadership to develop business plans for expansion necessary to accommodate growth
• Ensure systems are in place to create reliability for all quality, radiation safety, and compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to imaging
• Identifies and analyzes trends in patient experience and provides leadership in improving consumer loyalty

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare field
• 5 years imaging leadership experience
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or
• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in business or healthcare field
• 10 years imaging modalities experience and
• 5 years experience in leadership at a large medical center
• CRA - Certified Radiology Administrator - Radiology Administration Certification Commission Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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