Imaging Assistant Manager

El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward.  We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care.  Come join the team that makes this happen.

Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

FTE

1

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

80

Work Shift

Day: 8 hours

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the department.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve departmental efficiency and patient care quality.

• Participate in the Enterprise Imaging Management Team, working closely with other modality managers and department coordinators to ensure seamless operations.

• Facilitate regular team meetings and communication to ensure alignment and collaboration.

• Oversee the completion of staff orientation, safety, and procedural training, including staff educational development.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff to support professional development.

• Manage and resolve staff and patient issues, ensuring high satisfaction and engagement levels.

• Assist with budget planning and management, including labor costs and equipment planning.

• Ensure proper inventory management and control for imaging supplies and materials.

• Coordinate the maintenance and functionality of all imaging and support equipment used in the Imaging Department.

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in imaging technology and practices to recommend and implement improvements.

• Participate in strategic planning and goal-setting for the Imaging Services department.

• Prepare and present reports on departmental performance, projects, and initiatives to senior management.

• Liaise with other hospital departments to coordinate interdisciplinary patient care and services.

• Provide 24-hour support to the department as part of a management on-call rotation.

• Required to travel between both Mountain View & Los Gatos sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HealthCare Management or Radiologic Technology or 2 years of directly related experience for every one year of education

• One year supervisory, lead, or project management experience in diagnostic imaging department at an acute care hospital or hospital system

• Ability to organize, prioritize, delegate, and supervise appropriately

• Demonstrated knowledge in TJC, CMS, MQSA, ACR and FDA regulatory requirements

• Super user system knowledge for RIS/PACS, and experience with other software that supports the hospital and the Imaging Department

• Experience leading teams and/or projects such as implementing new technology and process improvements

• Leadership, physician and employee relationship skills

• Demonstrated analytical skills including basic principles of finance and statistics

• Basic knowledge of medical insurance, CPT codes, revenue cycle, ICD-10, ABN’s, authorizations, and referrals

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Siemens equipment experience

• Prior experience in acute care hospital setting

• Master’s degree in HealthCare Management or related field

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) and California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) certificate or other national Imaging Registry such as ARDMS.

• CA driving license and ability to provide proof of auto insurance coverage.

Ages of Patients Served

This position will serve all age groups.

Salary Range:

$67.54 - $101.31 USD Hourly

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available.  El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

Sedentary Work - Duties performed mostly while sitting; walking and standing at times. Occasionally lift or carry up to 10 lbs. Uses hands and fingers. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.