Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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Directs delivery of health care services to accomplish diagnosis and treatment. Administers financial, physical and human resources to provide medical services. Provides administrative guidance in strategic development, planning, and marketing of diagnostic and cardiovascular services. Exercises professional judgment in performance of duties and maintains a demeanor consistent with medical ethics. Monitors departmental operations to assure compliance with governmental regulations and meet standards established by accrediting agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor's degree. 2. Licensed by the state of West Virginia in applicable modality, or applicable state where services will be performed, OR current license to practice Registered Professional Nursing in West Virginia, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed. 3. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board, or equivalent, if licensed in radiology modality. 4. Obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire. EXPERIENCE: 1. Three (3) years of progressive supervisory/management experience. 2. Five (5) years of cardiovascular and/or diagnostic services experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. MBA or advanced degree in a business or health care-related field.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Responsible for the administrative and clinical operation of the Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiovascular Services Department at all hospital sites. 2. Identifies and details work systems by interviewing customers and identifying, prioritizing and having intimate (flowchart) knowledge of systems, outcomes, and monitors. 3. Plans, directs, and coordinates activities in the Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiovascular Services Department including information system management. 4. Establishes valued standards (quality and cost), and routinely monitors those standards demonstrating incremental measurable improvement identified systems. 5. Develops, maintains, and implements the department performance improvement program. 6. Identifies, monitors, and reports on on-going performance improvement. 7. Assures existence of appropriate monitors and quality outcomes. 8. Produces and manages department budget with appropriate line-item detail and complies with annual established budgetary guidelines. 9. Manages significant variances and applies appropriate allocation of resources. 10. Assures regulatory agency compliance and conducts audits as appropriate. 11. Reviews all incident reports providing follow-up action as appropriate. 12. Re-evaluates all open positions, assessing necessity to refill. 13. Selects, hires, manages, and evaluates the effectiveness of team on an on-going basis. 14. Analyzes existing information on clinical and management trends to formulate and carry out departmental long range strategic plans resulting in continued performance improvement and financial survival of the department. 15. Researches market trends, equipment, products and services and makes recommendations to assure provision of valid, up-to-date services that meet the requirements of our physicians and customers. 16. Maintains a professional working relationship with all departmental Associates; alway responds to Associate concerns in a professional and timely manner; maintains appropriate interdepartmental communication. 17. Regularly foresees potential problem situations; intervenes to offset adverse impact; demonstrates a proactive attitude. 18. Demonstrates effectiveness in identifying future needs and problem areas; develops workable solutions; follows through on solutions. 19. Maintains an excellent rapport with physicians, gains cooperation of medical staff while working toward institutional and departmental goals. 20. Sets an appropriate example for associates regarding attitude, work ethic, communication skills, professional conduct and appearance, etc. 21. Acts as a resource for all managers to assure cooperation and teamwork between Diagnostic Services and other hospital departments for the purpose of providing quality patient care. 22. Constructs and completes projects on time and within budget with work plans and issue tracking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift. 2. Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis. 3. Must have excellent hearing ability. 4. Must be able to read and write legibly in English. 5. Visual acuity must be within normal range. 6. Must have reading and comprehension ability. 7. Must be able to perform heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 8. Must have the ability to move freely through the facility to perform daily and special tasks.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. 2. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions. 3. Exposure to electrical current. 4. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. 5. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases. 6. Exposure to toxic gas, fumes, and odors.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must be capable of handling information of a confidential nature. 2. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis. 3. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures. 4. Must have effective reading and comprehension skills. 5. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts. 6. Must have ability to prioritize tasks. 7. Must have independent decision-making ability. 8. Must have basic math skills. 9. Must have ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of students. 10. Must have the ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner. 11. Must... For full info follow application link.