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The Vice Chair of Radiology - Southshore will serve as the regional leader overseeing radiology services across multiple facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality imaging services, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with the broader health system's goals. The Vice Chair will collaborate with hospital leadership, radiologists, technologists, and administrative teams to optimize service delivery, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the regional radiology leader, overseeing imaging operations, physician engagement, and quality initiatives across multiple hospitals.
• Collaborate with the Chair of Radiology and hospital executives to develop and execute a unified vision for radiology services in the region.
• Drive standardization and integration of radiology services to improve patient care, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Represent radiology in regional leadership meetings, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.

Clinical & Operational Excellence

• Oversee imaging workflow optimization, ensuring timely and high-quality diagnostic services.
• Partner with department administrators and imaging directors to improve throughput, reduce turnaround times (TAT), and enhance patient experience.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACR, TJC, CMS).
• Implement evidence-based best practices and emerging technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

Physician Engagement & Workforce Management

• Support recruitment, retention, and professional development of radiologists across the region.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among radiologists, technologists, and referring providers.
• Address operational and staffing challenges, including on-call coverage, subspecialty needs, and workload distribution.
• Develop mentorship programs and educational opportunities for radiologists within the region.

Quality & Safety Initiatives

• Lead quality improvement projects to enhance diagnostic accuracy, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics (e.g., report TATs, peer review outcomes, imaging utilization).
• Implement initiatives to reduce unnecessary imaging and improve appropriateness criteria compliance.
• Partner with hospital quality teams to ensure radiology is an integral part of patient care pathways.

Technology & Innovation

• Stay informed on advancements in imaging technology, AI applications, and workflow automation.
• Work with IT and radiology informatics teams to optimize PACS, RIS, voice recognition, and AI-driven decision support tools.
• Oversee implementation of new imaging equipment and technologies in alignment with system priorities.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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