Diagnostic Imaging Operations Lead

Adventist Health; Clearlake Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Clear Lake seeks an experienced leader to manage the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department, including patient services, personnel, scheduling and budgets. This role ensures compliance with regulations, oversees RIS/PACS, maintains image integrity and confidentiality, and leads staff through recruitment, training and evaluations.

The successful candidate will drive quality improvements, oversee budgeting, and explore new technologies to boost departmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' registered technologist experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all technical operations of the diagnostic imaging department. Ensures timely processing of all patients while prioritizing emergent procedures, minimizing patient waits and optimizing turn-around times.
• Monitors and directs the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to HIPAA and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Supervises diagnostic imaging personnel, including recruiting and hiring, orientation, training and development, scheduling and regular performance evaluation. Ensures optimum staffing levels against productivity targets.
• Conducts regular staff meetings and manages departmental committees and projects as directed.
• Manages quality assurance and evaluates new business opportunities and management approaches. Recommends improved imaging protocols and implements performance improvement programs.
• Assists in strategic resource planning and develops, implements and oversees department budgets.
• Researches and recommends new technologies and equipment to increase departmental productivity.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Five years registered technologist experience preferred

One year's leadership experience preferred

Job description

Adventist Health Clear Lake seeks an experienced leader to manage the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department, including patient services, personnel, scheduling and budgets. This role ensures compliance with regulations, oversees RIS/PACS, maintains image integrity and confidentiality, and leads staff through recruitment, training and evaluations.

The successful candidate will drive quality improvements, oversee budgeting, and explore new technologies to boost departmental