Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Director
Fort Wayne, IN
Hospitals

As the Director of Imaging at Lutheran Health, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients. The Director, Imaging is responsible for overseeing all imaging services within the facility. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services, facilitates the implementation of best practices, and adheres to industry standards and regulations. The Director will collaborate with other departments to optimize patient care, manage the imaging department's budget, and lead a team of imaging professionals to achieve departmental goals.

  • Directs and manages daily operations of all Imaging areas.
  • Communicates effectively and establishes two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff and ensures continuity of professional care.
  • Demonstrates accurate knowledge and skill in radiologic programs and techniques.
  • Ensures and monitors department operations to meet the criteria, standards, and maintains accreditation as set forth by governing bodies.
  • Monitors the status of equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment malfunction.
  • Ensures compliance of all radiology equipment according to applicable state and federal guidelines/regulations.
  • Ensures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized efficiently.
  • Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines, and/or protocols set by the hospital and department.
  • Assumes responsibility for staffing the departments and maintains the departments' productivity.
  • Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
  • Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
  • Initiates, plans, and provides for education, maintenance, and competence assessment regarding patient care and clinical policies.
  • Effectively role models professional leadership behavior and provides direction, instruction, and guidance.
  • Demonstrates creativity, intelligence, and discretion in planning, organizing, and coordinating department functions.
  • Demonstrates proficiency at hospital-wide and/or department-specific computer software and technology.
  • Professionally communicates and supports the hospital's mission, vision, and values.
  • Collaborates with other departments to problem-solve ongoing issues that impact department/organization goals.
  • Gathers data and participates in the departments' quality assurance and improvement plan.
  • Maintains working knowledge of chargemaster and ensures accuracy of chargemaster.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Associate Degree Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology required.
  • Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology preferred.
  • 4-6 years experience as a radiologic technologist in an acute care setting required.
  • 2-4 years of supervisory experience required.
  • 5-7 years experience as a radiologic technologist in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
  • 2-4 years director experience in a hospital imaging program preferred.
  • Expertise in overseeing all imaging services within a healthcare facility.
  • Ability to ensure the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
  • Skills in facilitating the implementation of best practices in imaging.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations for diagnostic imaging.
  • Competence in collaborating with all departments, with a strong emphasis on surgery, emergency room, cardiac, and critical care departments.
  • Skills in managing the imaging department's budget.
  • Leadership abilities to guide a team of imaging professionals.
  • Capability to develop strategic plans for imaging services.
  • Proficiency in continuously improving operational efficiency.
  • Knowledge of maintaining imaging technology.
  • Ability to maintain staff schedules to meet the demands of the department.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
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