Senior Engineering Associate - Department of Radiology

Position Summary

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.

Position Responsibilities

Leadership/Human Resources

• 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.

Communication

• 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

• Financial Responsibility

• 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