We are seeking a seasoned Clinical Project Manager to oversee the comprehensive implementation of Epic Radiant within our healthcare system's Radiology Department. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in healthcare IT project management, particularly with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, or GE Centricity. A strong understanding of radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) is essential.
Clinical Project Manager
8 Month Project
$85.00/hr payrate, full time 40 hour work weeks with option of overtime
Hybrid onsite 2 days a week in Cherry Hill, NJ
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Initiation:
- Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation for the Epic Radiant implementation.
- Identify and engage key stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Team Leadership and Coordination:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams, including IT professionals, radiology staff, and external vendors, to execute project tasks effectively.
- Assign responsibilities, set clear expectations, and monitor team performance to ensure adherence to project timelines.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary liaison between project teams, department leadership, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and any issues.
- Facilitate meetings and presentations to communicate progress and gather feedback.
- Risk and Issue Management:
- Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
- Resolve project-related issues promptly, escalating to senior management when necessary.
- Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Oversee the development and execution of testing plans to ensure the Epic Radiant system meets all functional and technical requirements.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards throughout the implementation process.
- Training and Support:
- Coordinate training programs for end-users to ensure a smooth transition to the new system.
- Provide post-implementation support to address any challenges and optimize system utilization.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in healthcare IT, with a focus on implementing EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or GE Centricity.
- Proven experience managing full lifecycle implementations of radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS).
- Certifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable.
- Epic Radiant certification is preferred; candidates without certification must obtain it within 6 months of hire.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of radiology workflows and clinical operations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
