The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior Engineer Associate to manage the day-to-day operations of the Specialty Modalities Team. This position will be critical in developing and managing the development and implementation of practical, creative, functional, safe, and affordable solutions to technical problems using scientific knowledge, ingenuity, mathematics, and engineering principles.
In collaboration with Engineering Director and Departmental HR Representative(s) works with Specialty Modalities Team to ensure a consistent approach to HR management and employee engagement
Holds Engineering Specialists, Coordinators, and other personnel accountable for high performance and workforce engagement by articulating expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback consistently across areas of responsibility
Approves resource allocations and staffing models. Oversees Specialty Modalities Team labor and operational budgets.
Oversees building and updating workforce models aligned with demand and efficiency.
Works with Engineering Director and other departmental leadership to establish policies and programs
Responsible for the recruitment of new employees to the Specialty Modalities Team, address performance problems, and provide recommendations regarding disciplinary actions and discharge of personnel, as necessary.
Evaluates staff competencies and training to ensure a well-rounded support team and adequate succession planning.
Ensures that radiology engineering staff is provided with educational training to complete their assigned tasks.
Engages and collaborates with Engineering Director, DAO, physicians, and clinical areas to identify opportunities for improvement, program development and capital budgeting
Collaborates with leaders outside of Radiology with whom the Specialty Modalities Team supports to ensure capital budgeting and equipment support.
Communicates with external agencies/vendors and act as department liaison for equipment and service needs related to radiology engineering.
Manages the relationship between engineering specialists, staff, medical staff, and UI Health Care leadership in a positive manner
Represents radiology engineering in meetings or on committees within UI Health Care and College of Medicine
Communicates expectations and provide support and resources that are in alignment with the vision and strategic planning of the UI Health Care to foster innovation and efficiency in the workplace
Prepares capital equipment replacement plans for the DAO and DEO as directed or as necessary
Advises Engineering Director on equipment replacement plans for the Specialty Modalities Team.
Collaborates with departments outside Radiology on capital equipment selection and budgeting.
Evaluates radiologic imaging technical specifications
Evaluates service level agreements with vendors to ensure lowest cost service and support for Radiology and other supported departments.
Prepares technical analysis reports for potential capital purchases
Analyzes vendor equipment bid proposals
Coordinates vendor equipment presentations for faculty and staff
Coordinates development of equipment purchasing RFP technical specifications
Prepares radiological engineering budgets to include routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, service contracts, quality control and assurance and parts and supplies for the Specialty Modalities Team.
Provides staff with direction to ensure Specialty Modalities Team systems are maintained to ensure correct operations and compliant with applicable codes and regulations and laws
Directs and ensures utilization of extra divisional resources to complete instrumentation maintenance functions
Directs development and coordination of all Specialty Modalities equipment quality control and assurance activities based upon technical and patient-care parameters input from radiology staff members.
Directs the administrative functions of the Specialty Modalities Team
Ensures Radiology Engineering staff is provided with educational training to complete their assigned tasks
Develops divisional staff organizational structure, scheduling, and task assignments to ensure successful completion of assigned tasks and utilization of staff resources
Assists the Engineering Director in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Radiological Engineering Division
Recommends to the Engineering Director on the adoption and /or modification of Departmental Policies and Procedures.
General supervision is received from Radiology Engineering Director.
Provide functional and administrative supervision over Engineer Specialist (PWB3), Engineering Coordinators (PWB2), and Radiology Engineering support staff.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities required of individuals performing this job.
University of Iowa Health Care — recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Pay: 6B Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Benefits Highlights:
To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. For questions, please reach out to Nathan Topping at nathan-topping@uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
