Director Diagnostic Imaging - LCM

Company: Providence
Location: Torrance
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Description THE ROLE The Torrance Imaging Services Director provides strategic leadership and business development, as well as financial and operational management and direction for Diagnostic Imaging Services. Accountable for developing, implementing and managing a model of care and service that supports strategic goals for the Torrance Imaging Services. Responsible for facilitating quality improvement processes and implementing the necessary components to achieve the desired outcomes in Torrance. The director is responsible for managing the delivery of all medical imaging and radiological services to patients. This position requires expertise in developing long-range marketing and business plans, developing and implementing growth strategies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures safe, efficient, quality imaging services Torrance by directing operations of the department. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive program of diagnostic and therapeutic services by preparation of long- and short-range goals and objectives and development of standards.
• Ensures compliance with regional, organization-wide, and department-specific policies and procedures.
• Maintains radiological services in accordance with standards established by Hospital Administration, Chief Radiologist and State regulations on a consistent basis.
• Ensures development and administration of the Quality Improvement Program following standards established by the medical staff and radiologists, which guarantees compliance to Joint Commission standards and State and Federal regulatory and licensing agencies. This is done by preparation of quarterly reports and monitoring of quality screens, which document the quality control of professional services. To standardize processes, facilitates monthly meetings with management team to compare and discuss services.
• Recommends appropriate action to Administration and Chief Radiologists regarding equipment modifications and new equipment. Ensures all equipment is maintained appropriately, annually calibrated, regularly evaluated for functionality and that repair costs are contained. Ongoing analysis of service contracts, time and material agreements and in-house service is essential.
• Monitors and studies trends and developments in radiological practices on a consistent basis to ensure best practices and evidence-based improvements in clinical and operational processes and outcomes.
• Collaborates with other departments in planning and coordinating radiological services with patient care services.
• Directs budget preparation. Secures approval of, and monitors budget for, appropriate utilization of resources.
• Regularly examines alternative methods of providing services to reduce departmental costs. Participates in cost containment activities through monitoring utilization of supplies, equipment, registry and staff.
• Represents the ministries and the South Bay interests in regional and system venues. Ensures/conducts ongoing analysis of marketing opportunities for the department to include expansion and/or modification of services. Preparation of brochures and educational information for patients is essential to the provision of professional patient care.
• Actively creates an environment of safe delivery of patient care and functions with a constant awareness of safety issues identified including correcting/reporting any unsafe conditions found. Complies with incident reporting and Medical Safety Device Act.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and compliance in respect to patient care. Maintains complete confidentiality of all patient and hospital related information.
• Demonstrates Providence St. Joseph Health System's Core Values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, and excellence to customers, employees, and visitors; and provides quality service in the performance of work assignments and duties. QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Healthcare Administration or related health care field
  • Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Administration or related health care field (preferred)
  • Upon hire: Greenbelt Certification, or equivalent performance improvement certification (preferred)
  • 5 years of hospital experience as a Radiologic Technologist or other Imaging discipline
  • 5 years of progressive hospital leadership experience
  • Working knowledge of national healthcare trends, multi-disciplinary professional practice models, reimbursement principles, information systems, cost management, quality management, and customer service needs
  • Understand the needs and preferences of customers served and manage efficiency and quality of Diagnostic Imaging Services
  • Must have a solid financial background gained through both operational and business planning experience
  • Experience in developing strategic plans and initiatives
  • Must use cognitive thinking skills, strong ability to lead and facilitate multi-disciplinary groups, develop effective teams, actively move succession plans forward and prioritize and organize work in an accurate and timely manner
  • Must possess strong presentation and interpersonal skills that display a presence of leadership in a wide range of settings
  • Demonstrated experience with multi-site integration of hospital departments or service lines About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Requsition ID: 329627 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Diagnostic Imaging Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Leadership Department: 7014 LCMT RADIOLOGY Address: CA Torrance 4101 Torrance Blvd Work Location: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Ctr-Torrance Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $72.72 - $117.05 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Diagnostic Imaging Director, Location:Torrance, CA-90509

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