About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Medical Imaging, the Manager is responsible for island wide medical imaging quality management including oversight of policy and procedure documents, external assessment (i.e. Accreditation), process improvement initiatives, radiation safety, quality assurance / quality control, and education. Additionally, responsible for the operation and management of assigned Medical Imaging Services which includes: General Radiography, CT Scanning, MRI Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Mammography, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Procedures.
Responsible for planning, organizing and directing assigned senior staff and Department/Program activities and projects to ensure an integrated Medical Imaging Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, cost effective, sustainable and accountable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, which may include business administration, project management or finance education, plus seven (7) years' recent and related experience in the health care field. Experience with process improvement methodologies and best practice; experience in medical imaging and/or quality management preferred.
Skills And Abilities
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Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
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Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
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Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
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Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
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About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Medical Imaging, the Manager is responsible for island wide medical imaging quality management including oversight of policy and procedure documents, external assessment (i.e. Accreditation), process improvement initiatives, radiation safety, quality assurance / quality control, and education. Additionally, responsible for the operation and management of assigned Medical Imaging Services which includes: General Radiography, CT Scanning, MRI Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Mammography, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Procedures.
Responsible for planning, organizing and directing assigned senior staff and Department/Program activities and projects to ensure an integrated Medical Imaging Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, cost effective, sustainable and accountable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, which may include business administration, project management or finance education, plus seven (7) years' recent and related experience in the health care field. Experience with process improvement methodologies and best practice; experience in medical imaging and/or quality management preferred.
Skills And Abilities
-
Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
-
Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
-
Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
-
Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
Job Requirements:
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.