Director, Imaging & Diagnostics (Breast Imaging, US, Vascular Lab)
Hiring Department : Radiology
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1026577
Posting Close Date : September 9, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation.
Description:
About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities.
Position Summary
Reporting to the ACCOO of Imaging and Diagnostic Services, the incumbent will plan, direct, organize, control and evaluate the operations of Breast Imaging, Ultrasound, and Vascular lab operations. This position has 24X7 responsibilities of these assigned areas including staffing, supplies, and equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Direct the operations of Breast Imaging, Ultrasound and Vascular lab, through assigned managers and if needed directly to provide 24x7 oversight.
- Direct daily operations of Inpatients, Outpatients and Off-site locations for Breast Imaging, Ultrasound and Vascular Lab.
- Manage the purchase and replacement of equipment and maintain proper inventory control for these equipment.
- Manage the human resources functions including hiring, training, and disciplining of staff.
- Work with hospital finance and IT to update and maintain charge description master and ensure that charges are billed appropriately.
- Responsible for managing the operational and capital budget within the set guidelines.
- Responsible for the Quality Assurance program for operational areas of responsibility.
- Evaluate and recommend modifications to the Information systems in order to better capture revenues.
- Responsible for keeping current and providing in-services on Joint Commission, HIPPA, IDPH, IEMA, CMS policy changes, and other state and federal policy issues related to Radiology operations.
- Establish and assure the achievement of the goals and objectives for the Hospital operations.
- Ensures departmental policies and procedures are reviewed and updated regularly.
- As a member of the Department management staff, provides primary input to senior level department management.
- Coordinates with peers to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Assures timely and appropriate communication to staff pertaining to all aspects of operations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Current/valid accreditation in medical sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) required OR
- Current/valid accreditation as a Radiologic Technologist by the State of Illinois (IEMA) and certification in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
- Bachelor's degree in health care administration, business administration or health care related field is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in health care administration, Business Administration preferred.
- Experience in an urban setting and/or academic medical center preferred.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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