Director of Laboratory Radiology Respiratory
Director of Laboratory Radiology Respiratory
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Job Description
Overview
The Director is responsible for the operation of Laboratory Radiology and Respiratory Services at AHMC Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside. Responsible for guiding staff members in effective performance of their job duties. Ensures continual effective operations and is responsible for the compliance of State and Federal regulations. Maintains and improves the quality services for the community. Oversees the planning prioritization and implementation of action plans to achieve annual goals targets and improvement metrics.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Oversees Laboratory Services
Oversees Respiratory Services
Oversees Radiology including NonInvasive Diagnostic services to include: Echocardiography Lab Noninvasive Vascular Lab Electrocardiography and Neurology Services.
Oversees Respiratory and Pulmonary Function Services.
Assumes responsibility for the departments/services continuous effective operation and for the improvement of performance
Manages daily department services.
Integrates the department/services into the organizations primary functions.
Integrates and coordinates services with those of other department services to continuously improve the Medical Centers overall performance.
Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
Conducts data analysis cost projections and profitability analysis for departments and surgical services to optimize revenue and expenses
Conducts literature reviews to ensure that clinical and operational practices are evidence based
Provides service line management including contract reviews and makes concrete recommendations to achieve service line goals.
Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services.
Anticipates future trends and continuously uses broad knowledge and perspective to create competitive strategies and plans.
Ensures the delivery of safe competent cost effective quality patient care by planning organizing directing and evaluating service activities within the framework of the Seton Operating System.
Identifies business strategies and opportunities to improve the value of services provided improving outcomes safety service and cost.
Develops operational systems that are capable of achieving growth targets.
Demonstrates effective business writing skills to produce wellthought out proposals white papers and programmatic analysis
Ensures a safe efficient and effective working environment through the ongoing development implementation maintenance review and analysis of work in order to meet targets/goals and the needs of patients physicians and staff.
Demonstrates competency as a clinical manager by planning organizing and managing the personnel and resources in order to provide the highest quality of care with trained professional and competent staff in the most costeffective and productive manner.
Gathers analyzes evaluates and prepares information needs and trends regarding staffing procedures equipment staff education and training toward the service excellence.
Recommends space and other resources; manages the maintenance programs for all equipment.
Plans for new technologies and replacement of existing equipment.
Monitors operational costs and negotiates maintenance contracts.
Ensures equipment meets State and Federal requirements.
Ensures equipment is safe for patient use.
Clinical Effectiveness
Using the clinical effectiveness model leads improvement efforts that improves clinical outcomes patient safety patient satisfaction and appropriate resource utilization.
Maintains and administers the Seton Operation System for continuous monitoring and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
Integrates the measurement of clinical quality and service standards with those of strategic planning and operational standards.
Promotes a culture of safety continually evaluating the delivery of care and services that result in eliminating harm.
Fiscal Accountability
Analyzes statistics and takes appropriate action as necessary including flexing staff to meet labor standards.
Implements cost containment measures when applicable.
Implements revenue enhancement ideas.
Demonstrates effective time and fiscal management of multiple tasks and competing priorities.
Regulatory Compliance
Monitors compliance with all applicable external agency regulations and the Corporate Compliance program.
Ensures compliance of all personnel to safety standards Hazardous Materials Management program Risk management/prevention and Infection prevention.
Human Resource Management
Demonstrates sound personnel management and leadership principles including coaching teaching inspiring forging alliances and collaborating to negotiate resolution of issues.
Promotes employee growth and development through effective leadership communication and use of resources.
Uses effective interviewing skills to hire qualified proficient and compassionate staff.
Demonstrates awareness of and ability to apply knowledge of current developments in healthcare.
Participates in and encourages staffs participation in professional organizations.
Is aware of and understands and values of the diverse local environment. Is sensitive to the impact of varying belief systems on patient care and organizational effectiveness.
Ensures that staff are annually assessed for competency and performance that are compliant with the organizational values and job description requirements.
Accountability
Performs active daily management to ensure that operations are efficient and achieve a state of continual regulatory readiness.
Set and holds standards for performance patient care delivery and department operations.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital related communications documents and records.
Maintains clinical and management skills and expands knowledge base.
Performs required duties in accordance with prescribed hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains a positive attendance record and is prompt in reporting to work.
Assesses personal learning needs and utilizes available resources in selfdevelopment to address learning opportunities.
Demonstrates active listening skills and treats all contacts with dignity and respect.
Accomplishes objectives within prescribed time frames by prioritizing and organizing workload.
Ability to work under stressful situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Masters degree in affiliated area of responsibility preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Five years of clinical experience.
Five Ten years of supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
California CLS license in good standing required.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
