General Duties

• Establish department goals, policies, procedures and quality improvement programs to insure delivery of quality care for all patients.
• Establish basic competencies and develop an educational plan for all staff. Provide education to staff as needed.
• Support the work of department members, other department managers, and administration in the care of patients and function of the organization.
• Understand that customer satisfaction will result when quality patient care services are delivered. Evaluate services to promote quality care. Recognize needs of other departments and respond to their needs in a respectful timely manner.
• Mentor and orient staff including skill development, problem solving, decision making, programs, equipment and regulatory requirements.
• Schedule and ensure adequate staffing ratios.
• Work occasional weekends/holidays as needed to cover department staffing needs.
• Hire and terminate personnel as necessary with direction and guidance from the Chief Quality Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and CEO.
• Must be able to manage time effectively and complete written documentation as required.
• Maintain a good working relationship within and with other departments.
• Assume responsibility for personnel-related duties, ie. Interviewing, taking disciplinary action, reviewing payroll, daily scheduling, scheduling PTO, and motivating staff.
• Use of negotiation skills, independent judgment, and ability to work effectively under pressure due to conflicting job demands.
• Submits annual reports and budget requests, inventory and requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Attend Leadership Council Meetings and any other committee meetings as assigned and reports necessary information back to staff.
• Ability to present at Medical Staff meeting, Board Meeting Etc.
• Ensures that monthly Imaging statistics are completed and sent to the appropriate department/service.
• Able to do data analytics from Radiology.

Managing the Care Delivery Structure

• Provide oversight of day to day radiology operations.
• Work with other departments to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Work with Chief Quality Officer to develop an annual quality improvement plan. Updates/revises plan as required and reports to the Quality/Patient Safety Committee as requested. Maintains documentation of CQI activities assigned.
• Work with Chief Quality Officer and Finance Team on fiscal management and long-range planning.
• Work with hospital administration and Chief Experience Officer to market the services we provide to the community.
• Establish positive working relationship with other health care facilities.
• Evaluate and work to improve results of patient satisfaction surveys (documentation and reporting).
• Assist River's Edge Hospital & Clinic to maintain compliance with Department of Health and Human Services, National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO), and ISO 9001 Quality Management System rules and regulations.
• Recognize when standards are not being met and make changes that effectively bring the organization into compliance.
• Respond to patient and family concerns. Communicate these concerns to appropriate staff and document resolution of concern.
• Lead by example.

Financial Outcomes

• Work with Chief Quality Officer preparing yearly budget.
• Participate in the development of new programs to enhance revenue.
• Identify sources of cost savings while still providing the highest quality of care.
• Monitor monthly budget and make the corrections necessary to improve the financial outlook. Complete monthly budget variance report as required.

Business Development Initiatives/Strategic Visioning & Planning

• Frequently uses presentation, training, supervising and mentoring skills.
• Mental capability to continuously use interpersonal and teamwork skills, discretion and ability depending on staff and client needs.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules/policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Performance Requirements/Expectations

• Physical ability to talk and hear, and frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, grasp, handle small objects, and use repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds, occasionally push and pull objects, operate a computer including keyboard, telephone and move freely throughout the department. Practice good body mechanics at all times.
• Continuously seek to increase the quality and value of services provided to our customers.
• Create an environment based on trust, which frees each person to perform at their maximum potential and promotes individual and mutual accountability.
• Integrate knowledge, skill and experience in order to continuously improve self, customer service and quality.
• Respect the dignity of every individual in every interaction.
• Is knowledgeable in, follow and promote facility policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Infection Control, Safety, and Quality Improvement.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres to the hospital policies relating to privacy, confidentiality and respect.
• Is knowledgeable of rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services, and share the responsibility to see that facility and staff are in compliance.
• Work with Chief Quality Officer to develop an annual quality improvement plan.
• Uses conflict resolution negotiation and coaching skills effectively.
• Understands impact of organizational change and promotes, supports and evaluates change for patients, employees and the organization.
• Contributes to the overall organization's financial performance.

Hip & Knee replacement Certification requirements; Shoulder Surgery Program Certification requirements; Spine Surgery Program Certification requirements.

• Take images of hip/knee in the OR with the portable unit.
• Take images of hip/knee in the OR with the c-arm unit.
• Understand the sterile field in the OR and how to work around it.
• Take images in PACU of specified hip/knee.
• Understand the proper techniques for cleaning the portable units and c-arm before and after hip/knee surgical case.

Physical Demands/Requirements

The below requirements are intended to describe the general context/requirements for performing this job. It is not to be considered as an extension of statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.

Legend: Continually: 5.5-8 hrs/day Frequently: 2.5-5.5 hrs/day Occasionally: .5-2.5 hrs/day

• Continual ability to be mobile, grasping, talking/hearing in person/ on phone, and vision for close up work.
• Frequent sitting, frequent lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, keyboarding, use of color vision and repetitive hand movements.
• Occasional stationary standing, walking, stooping, twisting, turning/pivoting and reaching overhead.
• Lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds is an essential function of this position, in a non-repetitious manner.

1. Education or degree required, from an accredited radiology program.
2. License/certification: ARRT in radiology (plus an additional registry in CT or mammography preferred).
3. Must have a minimum of 5-7 years in radiology services (CT, mammography).
4. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Able to work effectively with other clinical services. Use delegation skills in managing.
5. Practical knowledge of various computer programs (access to internet, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
6. Two to three years of manager or supervisor experience required.
7. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or will be certified within 3 months of hire.Will be added to RQI and complete quarterly courses to be certified in American Heart (BLS) within first 3 months of employment.
8. Will utilize RQI to stay current in BLS per River's Edge Policy.

Radiology Manager is responsible for the leadership, project management, financial performance, teamwork, customer service, quality improvement, and communication of the Radiology Department. The overall functioning of this department in the care of patients is within the scope of this position. It is the responsibility of this position to incorporate the mission and vision of the organization into the function of the department.

$15,000 Sign-on bonus! $5,000 upon hire and $5,000 at first and second anniversary.

Benefits:

Employees at Rivers Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other benefits include:

• National Certification Bonus
• PERA Public Retirement Association of Minnesota , defined pension benefit plan
• 457 Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Free membership to LiveWell Fitness Center