Job Description

Career Opportunity At Lehigh Valley Health Network

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Oversees and assists by monitoring daily operations to maximize efficiency. Optimizes effective integration and utilization of the various systems (technical and processes) within the department. Manages the oversight of supply inventory, quality control, and equipment maintenance and assists in the orientation, training, and evaluation of all technical and support staff.

Job Duties

• Provides logistical coordination and planning and defines goals for team members.
• Audits, controls work processes, and establishes quality control systems.
• Maintains an ongoing assessment and improvement program.
• Keeps team members informed about the group process, shares all relevant or useful information, and values team members' input and expertise.
• Monitors progress of projects and initiatives, and the overall performance and participation of the team, in quality improvement activities.
• Measures progress towards and/or deviation from project/production goals.
• Develops workable cost-effective plans to improve operations.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of all imaging departments and maintains standards of quality.
• Mediates individual problems and unresolved problems relating to staffing morale, scheduling, work methods, procedures, salary adjustments, discipline, transfers, and other radiology concerns.
• Ensures procedure manuals are prepared and updated regularly.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma Graduated from an accredited Radiologic Program or
• Associate's Degree Graduated from a Medical Imaging School or
• Bachelor's Degree Business or Healthcare related field
• 3 years management experience or
• 3 years healthcare related experience
• Ability to think logically, sequentially, and understand redesign concepts.
• Ability to plan and organize time and resources efficiently, resistance to stress.
• Ability to train technical staff to provide appropriate care/treatment.
• Ability to Influence and develop others, and foster team work.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RDMS - Reg Diagnostic Medical Sonographer ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Upon Hire or
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Business or Healthcare related degree

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: variable shift and hours

Department: 1012-80161 LVPG-L Clinical Imaging - Dickson City

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