Director of Radiology
Director of Radiology
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Position Summary:
The Director of Radiology is responsible in conjunction with the Medical Director to provide continuous effective service and to promote continuous improvement of all Imaging Services activities. Responsible for planning organizing and directing the overall operation of the Radiology Department. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric. Assures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating the budget. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state federal and local regulatory laws standards and protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains awareness of current hospital and departmental operational policies and procedures which impact on position responsibilities.
- Works with Hospital administration on planning organizing and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local state and federal regulations.
- Maintains Call Schedule to ensure continuous coverage
- Makes daily rounds in Imaging Services to judge effectiveness of operation utilization of personnel and supplies and general ethical and professional atmosphere.
- Secures and maintains the physical facilities equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
- Carries on continuous analysis evaluation and audit of Imaging Services.
- Initiates and actuates improved methods of services and directs their implementation.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians staff and administration.
- Interacts professionally with patient/family. Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
- Delegates authority and responsibility to the Imaging Services personnel.
- Establishes and maintains standards of performance.
- Promotes effective intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
- Initiates interprets and enforces Imaging Services procedures and maintains and interprets hospital policies and procedures.
- Cooperates in planning programs and safety and preparedness for fire and disaster.
- Ensures that there is adequate storage for supplies and equipment. Films and supplies shall be stored in the Imaging Services area. No film shall be stored in the xray room itself. Barium and contrast material and the like may be placed in the cabinets.
- Ensures preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school graduate; BS degree preferred.
- Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology either college affiliated or hospital trained. Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Certified by the State of Texas to practice and administer radiation.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Some background in Imaging Services administration; experience such as Supervisor or Assistant Director of an Imaging Services department.
- At least five 5 active years in a department with diagnostic and special procedures experience
- Strong Medical Terminology
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
