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• The Director, Radiology & Imaging Services coordinates and manages administrative and clinical activities for the Department of Radiology and Imaging Services for University Hospital
• Sets goals and objectives, plans, organizes and directs departmental activities during standard business hours as well as during emergencies
• Fiscally responsible for the departments including facilitation of efficient and cost effective daily operations
• Coordinates and evaluates the effectiveness of staff, unit performance and system operations
• Prepares and manages the operating budgets of each section, including supplies, personnel and equipment
• Evaluates the department statistics
• Supplies technical information and materials and helps prepare application justifications for equipment
• Coordinates Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities
• Incorporates the departmental statistics into the Q.A. Committee and Utilization Committee and identifies quality indicators
• Organizes the In-house equipment maintenance programs to ensure testing procedures are performed and equipment is maintained
• Reviews and evaluates the operations of the departments and sections with the Medical Directors; performs continuous monitoring of the quality of service given by vendors who have service contracts and warranties with the Hospital
• Reviews the demand for services and evaluates/assesses the potential expansion of the radiology service
• Identifies the trends for demand of imaging services
• Evaluates the technical, clerical and auxiliary staffing requirements necessary to provide quality patient care and to perform services rendered by department in an efficient and productive manner
• Collaborates with supervisors to develop standards for recruitment, interviewing, development, hiring, and promotions of staff
• Assists in the coordination of in-service and continuing education programs for staff to ensure quality patient care is rendered
• Ensures timely completion of the staff competency assessments and performance evaluations
• Delegates duties and responsibilities to staff
• Works with Nursing, Business Office, Admitting, Accounting, Information Systems and all departments to ensure a strong departments focused on Customer Satisfaction
• Develops strategic plans for increasing revenue, acquiring new technology, marketing services, and improving departmental operating systems
• Advises Administration of developing technologies, regulatory requirements or operational needs relative to the departments
• Meets with referring physicians to assess services and performance levels are meeting their needs and expectation
• Establishes departmental policies, procedures and performance standards in conformance with administrative policies and licensing requirements and reviews on an annual basis
• Coordinates and conducts monthly staff meetings
• Promotes Outpatient Services to physicians and other healthcare providers
• Maintains satisfactory working relationship with Medical Directors/staff, referring physicians, administration, directors and hospital department staff, measured by the absence of complaints
• Maintaining finances within budget
• Ensures regulatory standards are met
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as appropriate.
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
• Policy revisions, as appropriate.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years radiologic technologist experience or other professional hospital experience, 3 of which were managerial or supervisory. Required
• Radiology technology experience Preferred
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Preferred
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position. MediumDemonstrates the ability to use a personal computer and various software programs applicable to the position. Medium
• Demonstrate the ability to operate applicable office equipment. MediumDemonstrate the ability to operate applicable office equipment. Medium
• Exhibit the ability to maintain confidentiality, think, and act independently with minimal supervision. HighExhibit the ability to maintain confidentiality, think, and act independently with minimal supervision. High
• Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques. MediumExcellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques. Medium
• High-level interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with patients during stressful experiences. HighHigh-level interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with patients during stressful experiences. High
• Strong organizational abilities and good communication skills HighStrong organizational abilities and good communication skills High
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and the ability to grasp and hand objects efficiently. MediumRequires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and the ability to grasp and hand objects efficiently. Medium
• Strong communication and customer service skills HighStrong communication and customer service skills High