In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Medical Imaging, the Manager is responsible for island wide medical imaging quality management including oversight of policy and procedure documents, external assessment (i.e. Accreditation), process improvement initiatives, radiation safety, quality assurance / quality control, and education. Additionally, responsible for the operation and management of assigned Medical Imaging Services which includes: General Radiography, CT Scanning, MRI Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasonography, Mammography, Fluoroscopy and Interventional Procedures.
Responsible for planning, organizing and directing assigned senior staff and Department/Program activities and projects to ensure an integrated Medical Imaging Service that is high quality, patient centric, affordable, cost effective, sustainable and accountable.
A level of education, training & experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, which may include business administration, project management or finance education, plus seven (7) years' recent and related experience in the health care field. Experience with process improvement methodologies and best practice; experience in medical imaging and/or quality management preferred.
