Radiology Vice Chair of Imaging Informatics (Academic/Clinician Track)

The Department of Radiology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is searching for a full-time radiologist to serve as Vice Chair of Imaging Informatics, a key leadership role in the Department. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the Department's clinical, educational and research use of imaging information technology to improve imaging workflow, enhance patient care and physician wellness and drive innovation in the field.

Qualifications

• Established Associate or Full Professor rank on any track
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving, track record of working well with others, active listening
• In depth knowledge of IT programs existing and under development, as well as radiologists' needs for them
• Minimum 3 years experience in the development and implementation of Information Technology systems within healthcare, with specific experience in radiology systems
• Certification in informatics preferred
• Minimum requirements are an MD or equivalent degree, eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Minnesota, board certified or board eligible status, completion of ACGME accredited radiology training
  • Prefer Body Imaging, Breast Imaging, Pediatric Radiology or Neuroradiology subspecialty, although all subspecialties are welcome to apply

Responsibilities

Clinical Imaging IT Leadership

• Partner with M Health Fairview (hospital system) on developing an Enterprise IT strategy for imaging, evaluate existing structure, offerings in the market and develop a plan for continued development and enhancement of the imaging IT framework
• Drive the strategy and plan to implementation in a timely manner
• Responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of all imaging IT systems including PACS, voice recognition, EHR integration, add on softwares including AI and remote access functionality
• Represent the Department of Radiology and the faculty needs in this structure

Technology Optimization

• Ensure faculty are aware of all existing technologies available to them, owned or in use by the Department of Radiology, the Medical School and M Health Fairview
• Maintain oversight of all software resources purchased by the Department and their use
• Evaluate faculty IT requests comparing against any existing resources within the department, M Health Fairview and the broader University before pursuing new purchases

IT Innovation

• Work with IT, Radiology faculty, and other Medical School experts to evaluate, govern and deploy IT tools related to imaging such as radiomics platforms and AI

M Health and Clinical Partnerships:

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system. M Health represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Location - Minneapolis, MN
The University of Minnesota is located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The quality of life in the Twin cities is very high with multiple regions in the area consistently ranked as some of the best places to live in the US. The Twin Cities is the 16th largest metro area in the US, with a population of approximately 3.3 million people. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is the 2nd largest economic center in the Midwest. The presence of the corporate headquarters for companies such as Target, 3M, Medtronic, General Mills, US Bancorp, Xcel Energy and Ameriprise Financial provide a growing economy with great job opportunities for a candidate's spouse or family.

This role is dually employed by the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. Salary at the University of Minnesota is dependent upon academic effort of the person hired, and begins at $55,000. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through University of Minnesota Physicians. Total salary is competitive with market and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Applicants should complete this application and also an application for a position with the University of Minnesota Physicians.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach -

• CV
• cover letter
• one page career goal statement
• the name and contact information for three references

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).