Manager

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to join our team as Manager within Diagnostic Imaging (DI) at the Chinook Regional Hospital located in Lethbridge. Reporting to the South Zone DI Director, this role provides leadership in the operation and delivery of imaging services while working collaboratively with DI management teams, site leadership, community partners, and provincial imaging committees. A key focus will be fostering a healthy, engaged, and respectful work environment that supports professional and ancillary staff in delivering safe, high-quality care.

As Manager, you will lead a dedicated team of professionals, manage budgets and resources, and implement process improvements to enhance patient satisfaction and imaging service quality. You’ll build strong relationships with stakeholders, champion quality initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Success in this role will require leading with empathy and accountability, building strong relationships across teams and stakeholders, and using data and evidence to guide decisions that enhance patient satisfaction, quality of care, and overall system efficiency.

Graduate of an accredited school of a Diagnostic Imaging modality. Eligible or currently registered with applicable professional associations in Alberta. Progressive leadership experience within a complex health care organization, including experience in a supervisory or management role in Diagnostic Imaging operations. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development, including leadership experience. Demonstrates optimism and enthusiasm about the program with commitment to continuous quality improvement. Demonstrates managerial competencies that include excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, problem solving, conflict resolution, critical and analytical thinking, interpersonal and group management skills, change management and project management.

In addition, they will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources within an operating environment. Proven ability to foster partnerships and achieve organizational goals within an organization and ideally manage within a unionized sector. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals. Ability to plan, organize, and manage short- and long-term plans and projects and deliver customer-focused results. Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees, and other partners.

Completion of management and leadership courses related to imaging services in service planning, workflow, budget, technology, communication, research, education, policies, and procedures. Computer Software Applications: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Windows