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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Varied dayshift
Recruiter Contact: Taryn Blydenburgh at tblydenburgh@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is seeking a dynamic Clinical Program Manager to lead the Vascular Ultrasound Lab, one of the most established and respected vascular diagnostic programs in the region. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly specialized team within an academic Level I Trauma Center known for clinical innovation, research, and breakthrough medicine.
For more than three decades, the Vascular Ultrasound Lab has been a recognized leader in advanced vascular diagnostics. The program earned Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation in 1993 and has maintained this distinction continuously for over 30 years, recently receiving the IAC Gold Milestone Award recognizing its long-standing commitment to excellence in vascular testing. This legacy reflects the program's dedication to clinical quality, patient-centered care, and advancing vascular ultrasound practice.
The Clinical Program Manager partners closely with the Clinical Program leadership team to ensure excellence in quality and regulatory compliance, patient experience, program growth, team development, and operational performance. The role supports a culture centered on evidence-based care, continuous improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring patients receive the highest level of vascular diagnostic care.
This leader will guide a high-performing team of vascular ultrasound professionals, with a strong emphasis on expertise among Registered Vascular Technologists (RVT) and other advanced credentialed sonographers. The program values professional development, technical excellence, and collaborative practice across vascular surgery, cardiology, and interventional specialties.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading quality and regulatory compliance initiatives, including maintaining IAC accreditation standards and advancing program excellence
• Promoting evidence-based vascular imaging practices that optimize patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy
• Monitoring and improving clinical, operational, and financial performance metrics
• Supporting team development, leadership growth, and employee engagement within a collaborative environment
• Enhancing patient and family-centered care, patient satisfaction, and service excellence
• Partnering with physicians, vascular specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen program growth and innovation

Penn State Health's Vascular Ultrasound Lab continues to be recognized as a leader in the field, built upon decades of expertise, clinical excellence, and commitment to advancing vascular diagnostics. This position offers an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a program with an extraordinary legacy.
If you are a vascular imaging leader passionate about quality, innovation, and developing high-performing teams-particularly with strong experience working with or as an RVT-this is an exceptional opportunity to lead within one of the region's premier academic medical centers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience in the respective clinical modality required.
• License or certification applicable to specific program/clinical modality (RVT, RT(R), RN, RT, RCIS, RDMS, CVT, etc.) required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health Care, Nursing, Health Sciences, Health Care Administration preferred or equivalent knowledge.
• One to two years of leadership experience preferred with emphasis on coordination of services, staff development, supervision, and financial accountability.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: Non Bargained
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