OVERVIEW

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides leadership and management for the organization’s Diagnostic Radiology team. The role serves to consult, advise, and recommend best practices within the specialty in an effort to improve the overall patient experience and reduce cost to both the patient and the organization. The incumbent manages the operations and strategic planning of human resources, patient services, and financial management for their assigned specialty area. The incumbent will coordinate and strategically align their team with the PROMISE standards set forth by organizational leadership and provide insight into a variety of patient experience outcomes, making recommendations for improving performance as it relates to the service line. This position collaborates with multiple levels of leadership across the organization to ensure continuity and quality of service. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of health care business operations and demonstrated operational planning skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of information technology such as Epic, Business Objects, scheduler, and other efficiency tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or the equivalency.
• Four (4) years of progressively more responsible leadership and strategic planning experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies.