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Imaging Manager, Kearney Breast Center (Mammography)

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Vancouver, WA

Salary Range: $62.99 – $94.45 (Hiring rate is dependent upon education, training, work experience, etc.)

Why PeaceHealth? Your Next Step in Leadership is Here.

Are you a **Lead Technologist or Imaging Supervisor** ready to step into a **Management** role and directly influence the future of breast health in one of the Pacific Northwest’s fastest-growing regions?

**Vancouver, WA** is anticipating unprecedented growth, and the **Kearney Breast Center** needs your help to meet this increasing community need. This is your **"why now"** moment: PeaceHealth—a mission-driven, person-first, and highly trusted organization—is inviting you to join us to improve clinical excellence and shape the strategic future of our growing Mammography service line. You will not only oversee a vital department but also work alongside experienced leaders committed to an inclusive culture, allowing you to advance your career and see your vision for high-quality, compassionate care become a reality. We are dedicated to placing our patients, caregivers, and communities at the very center of everything we do, delivering care with purpose and precision.

Key Responsibilities: Driving Excellence and Growth

This is an action-oriented role focused on achieving clinical excellence, improving the patient experience, and supporting staff. You will be responsible for:

+ **Leading Your Team:** Provide day-to-day oversight for all department caregivers. This includes staffing, training, mentoring, and completing performance evaluations.

+ **Fostering Staff Engagement:** Cultivate a positive and cohesive work environment, proactively influencing morale, and ensuring high staff retention.

+ **Improving Patient Experience:** Act as the primary point of contact for patient concerns, ensuring every patient receives high-quality, compassionate care.

+ **Operational Management:** Develop, interpret, and enforce departmental programs, policies, procedures, and protocols. Implement new workflows and processes.

+ **Regulatory Compliance:** Partner with leaders to ensure the unit fully complies with hospital, local, Joint Commission, state, and federal standards. Enforce safety, infection control, and radiation safety measures.

+ **Fiscal & Equipment Oversight:** Establish and manage the departmental budget. Oversee equipment service and make recommendations for future purchases and replacement to support growth.

+ **Collaborative Leadership:** Work closely with other imaging leaders to align strategies and ensure seamless, high-quality service delivery across the service line.

Your Impact on Care and Culture

Your expertise can help impact the following key areas:

+ **Patient Experience Scores:** Drive improvement in patient satisfaction and complaint resolution metrics.

+ **Staff Engagement & Retention:** Measurably increase caregiver morale and reduce staff turnover.

+ **Clinical Excellence:** Maintain our high-quality imaging standards and regulatory compliance.

+ **Service Line Growth:** Be a part of operational planning to support and sustain the anticipated increase in patient volume for the Kearney Breast Center.

Qualifications

Education

+ **Required:** Accredited Program in Imaging.

+ **Preferred:** Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in a related field.

Experience

+ Minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, including at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.

+ Required experience with Quality Control/Process Improvement and equipment management.

+ Required knowledge of PACS/RIS and multiple imaging modalities.

Credentials

+ **Required:** ARRT – Radiography, or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification.

+ **Required:** Basic Life Support (upon hire).

Nice to Have

While not mandatory, **ARRT registration in Mammography is highly desired** . Candidates with significant direct Mammography experience will be given strong preference.

Inclusive Culture and Total Rewards

PeaceHealth is committed to an inclusive culture and the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness benefits.

Next Step: Apply Today

If you are a proven leader ready to advance your career and make a direct impact on community health in Vancouver, please apply for the Manager Radiology position at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center to oversee the Kearney Breast Center.

For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea, [email protected].

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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