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The County of Riverside's Radiology Department at Riverside University Health System's Medical Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Diagnostic Imaging to join our team in Moreno Valley.

The Assistant Director of Diagnostic Imaging will oversee the daily operations and management of all non-physician functions within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, including staffing oversight, workflow management, regulatory compliance, and coordination with staff radiologists to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of imaging services.

This role directs operations across all imaging service areas and is responsible for staffing, scheduling, and performance management, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, and other regulatory requirements, coordinating services with radiologists, medical staff, and hospital departments, overseeing ACR accreditation processes, maintaining departmental policies, procedures, and records, managing budgets and expenditures, overseeing contracts and purchasing, monitoring patient satisfaction, and ensuring staff training, competency, and professional development across all imaging modalities and clerical functions.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution.

Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have a significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

• This recruitment is open and posted on a continuous basis and will close once the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Competitive applicants will be referred to the department in the order applications are received.*

Desired Qualifications :

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience using Epic Systems (Electronic Medical Records)
• Knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Schedule :

9 / 80 day shift, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed and rotational on call coverage.

Must be available for urgent after hours issues, including call backs, and able to travel to all County facilities within Riverside County where diagnostic imaging services are provided.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System Medical Center provides high quality, patient centered care through a dedicated team serving Riverside County.

Learn more at RUHS Medical Center website .• Hire, manage and train employees in each service area to include X-ray / fluoroscopy, MRI, Mammography, CT, Interventional Radiology, Angiography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PACS, and clerical services.

• Direct and coordinate the operations of the RUHS Diagnostic Imaging Department; coordinate operations in conjunction with the designated physician chairperson to facilitate clinical services; coordinate services with medical staff and hospital divisions.
• Monitor hospital compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; keep current with new trends and procedures; prepare and ensure departmental compliance for various departmental surveys, including Joint Commission accreditation surveys, California Department of Public Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.• Review, coordinate and oversee ACR Accreditation and the renewal process for the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals; establish and maintain appropriate records and statistics; prepare budget and annual reports.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of organizations, including medical, nursing and clinical staff throughout RUHS, County departments, other agencies, and private healthcare providers.
• Prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within the approved budget.
• Oversee contract for services and supplies; coordinate purchasing functions; prepare reports and correspondence as necessary.
• Coordinate training of new staff, maintain staff competency and coordinate the training necessary to keep staff current with the latest technological advances.
• Monitor and share patient satisfaction feedback; work with staff and radiologists to address negative feedback to improve patient experience.
• Oversee staff performance; conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback; participate in the preparation and administration of disciplinary actions as warranted.
• Prepare, publish and oversee staff work schedules; monitor staff timecards and attendance for accuracy and ensure appropriate updates and corrections as required.

OPTION I Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in radiology or a closely related field.

Experience : Three years of supervisory experience in a full imaging department, including Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, CT, or Interventional Radiology / Angiography, or five years of progressive relevant experience with demonstrated success and leadership skills.

OPTION IIEducation : Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in radiology or a closely related field AND a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or a closely related field.

Experience : Three years of supervisory experience in a full imaging department, including Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, CT, or Interventional Radiology / Angiography, or five years of progressive relevant experience with demonstrated success and leadership skills.

License :

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

Current registration, certification and / or licensure in one of the following options :

• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist (Radiography) as well as possession of one of the following : a Mammographic Radiologic Technologist license; OR a Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license; OR a valid Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license issued by the California Department of Public Health and a Fluoroscopy license.
• Certified with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) AND possession of a Certified Technologist Nuclear Medicine (CTNM) license issued by the California Department of Public Health.
• Registration with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).

ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of : Clinical and administrative operations across imaging modalities (X-ray / Fluoroscopy), MRI, CT, IR / Angio, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound; human anatomy and physiology; radiographic safety and occupational health practices; medical imaging regulations; principles of supervision and efficient radiology operation; acute care hospital procedures.

Ability to : Plan, organize, and direct the work of others; communicate effectively and deal tactfully with patients and their family members, physicians, and staff members; select, train, and supervise effectively.

For questions regarding this recruitmentContact Jill Eastman at jeastman@rivco.org or 951-955-5545.

Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.