As the Associate Director of Non-Invasive Cardiac Services at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, you will oversee the Cardiac Sonographer, EKG, EEG, and Cardiac Rehab service lines. As the Associate Director, you will be joining a close-knit team of leaders, physicians, and other clinical staff with the goal of providing optimal care for our patients. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to day-to-day operations, safety processes, tracking all licensure of staff as well as department IAC accreditation for the Echo department. Cardiac Rehab and/or Echo experience required.

Schedule: Full-time day shift; 5 8 hour shifts from 8:00am-4:30pm

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity is also eligible for our Management Incentive Program, as part of your Total Rewards package. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Banner Health's premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children's Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides clinical leadership, and financial and personnel management for the Non-Invasive departments in Cardiac Services. Supervises employees, and participates in selection, orientation, counseling and evaluation of staff. Additionally, participates in quality improvement processes and monitors patient outcomes in the departments.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides and/or facilitates patient flow for the departments and serves as a resource to employees for clinical and managerial support; assumes responsibility for direct patient care as necessary.

2. Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and physicians and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.

3. Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.

4. Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.

5. Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.

6. Serves as a resource to patients, families, physicians and staff in facilitating medical and nursing care through the utilization of appropriate resources. Assists in interpreting applicable policies and regulatory guidelines in the clinical settings. Mentors staff to increase clinical and critical thinking and problem solving skills. Includes responsibility for providing safe and cost effective care and attention to patient satisfaction and customer service.

7. This position functions as a leader, resource and mentor, ensuring patient care and operations are efficient, accurate and uninterrupted for the assigned departments. This position has freedom to determine how best to accomplish functions within established procedures. Contacts include facility staff, patients and their families, physicians and their office staff, regulatory agencies and various community personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in related Health Care field or equivalent experience.

Certification for BLS is required.

Five years recent cardiac/pulmonary rehab and/or Non-Invasive CardioVascular Testing experience in a hospital setting required or a reasonable combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, physician, patients and their families.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's or RN with Bachelor's degree. Previous experience working in a hospital setting where diagnosis and interventional procedures performed. ACLS certification.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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