Opening Date Apr 8, 2025 Closing Date: Ongoing

Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit: None

Posting Salary: MIN $179,710 MAX $200,232

Organization Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position by applying on-line at Apply On-line - Senior Director of Imaging Services or submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary (full Job Description on our website)

Under the direction of the Chief Hospital Executive, Stroger Hospital and Chair of the Department of Radiology, the Senior Director of Imaging Services serves as the director over the division of Imaging Services for Cook County Health (CCH) to ensure the service provided complies with established CCH policies. The Senior Director of Imaging Services is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and operation of CCH inpatient (hospital based) and outpatient (ambulatory) imaging departments and programs to include all administrative, technical and clerical operations to ensure quality, access and budget goals are achieved. In addition, the Senior Director of Imaging is responsible for maintaining high quality care that is cost-effective, and patient/family centered.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining, Discipline, Supervision, Management

Typical Duties

Performs ongoing community needs assessment and target market analysis for imaging program/service opportunities that allow CCH to respond competitively

Assists the management teams of Imaging Service in meeting clinical needs of the physicians, staff and members in the delivery of current programs and the planning, development, and implementation of new imaging programs/services. Supports management in the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs/services through preparation of operational dashboards

Develops imaging benchmarking tool(s) to track and evaluate productivity

Establishes and maintain collaborative relationships with all imaging clinical staff, departments and divisions of the hospitals

Works cooperatively with other clinical and administrative departments as necessary to develop goals and objectives that align with the overall hospital goals and objectives

Supports management in the daily operations of the department to determine appropriate levels of staffing required to deliver imaging services, develop patient-centric scheduling and monitor the patient experience throughout the visit

Performs ongoing assessment of the physical plant and equipment in relation to compliance with safety and regulatory standards and ensures the environment of care contributes to patient satisfaction

Responsible for imaging department budget preparation while identifying and implementing opportunities for financial benefits to CCH

Understands and complies with bargaining agreements and works with the managers to manage union employees and supervisors

Participates and oversees the resolution of human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety issues

Develops and implements a plan for equipment procurement, maintenance, certification and replacement. Keeps abreast of new developments in diagnostic imaging technology and makes recommendations on the acquisition and implementation of new technology

Ensures adherence to state and federal rules and regulations on safety and quality assurance programs  Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state agencies, including Cook County

Monitors staff performance and participates in the development of competencies, performance standards and imaging protocols for the department

Keeps abreast of new developments in diagnostic imaging technology and makes recommendations on the acquisition and implementation of new technology

Maintains and updates annual training, licenses, certifications, registrations for all department staff

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Chief Hospital Executive, Stroger Hospital

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Active technical certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or equivalent subspecialty certification of a relevant accrediting body including, but not limited to, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), a Licensed Registered Professional Nurse with an advanced ARRT CV or VI Certification

Four (4) years of Director level experience in an imaging department  Strong background in Imaging Services administration

Working knowledge and experience in a high-volume imaging department

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program  Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, y ou will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. 

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview”.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

About Cook County Health

ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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