Director, Diagnostic Imaging

Baptist Healthcare System•Corbin, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Diagnostic Imaging will be responsible for the development, organization, and ongoing management of diagnostic imaging services. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating the quality of care and management, as well as the development and motivation of personnel. This role assists in the development and implementation of imaging standards of practice, policies and procedures, standards of patient care, and metrics to measure, assess, and improve patient care consistent with research, evidence-based practices, and nationally recognized professional standards. The Director prepares and submits budgets and is responsible for maintaining adherence to the budget. They coordinate and/or participate in multidisciplinary teams involving internal and external members and are responsible for the appropriate delegation and supervision of the duties of the diagnostic imaging staff. This role monitors departmental operations to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and meet standards established by accrediting agencies. Provides leadership and operational oversight of department activities and patient care. Develops and maintains policies, procedures, job descriptions, and departmental programs. Implements strategic initiatives and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve workflow and patient care. Manages departmental budgets, capital purchases, service agreements, equipment, and supplies. Oversees quality metrics, regulatory compliance, certifications, accreditations, and customer service. Manages recruitment, orientation, training, retention, supervision, performance, and disciplinary actions. Monitors staffing and productivity levels to ensure appropriate departmental coverage. Supports employee education, competency, and professional development. Maintains knowledge of clinical/technical practices, technology, management, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree – Radiology/Imaging Program
Minimum 5 years job-related experience
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in at least one field of Radiology
Active ARRT and KBMIRT license
BLS – American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
AHRA certification may substitute for minimum degree requirement
Masters degree – Healthcare Admin/Leadership

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains policies, procedures, job descriptions, and departmental programs.
Implements strategic initiatives and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve workflow and patient care.
Manages departmental budgets, capital purchases, service agreements, equipment, and supplies.
Oversees quality metrics, regulatory compliance, certifications, accreditations, and customer service.
Manages recruitment, orientation, training, retention, supervision, performance, and disciplinary actions.
Monitors staffing and productivity levels to ensure appropriate departmental coverage.
Supports employee education, competency, and professional development.
Maintains knowledge of clinical/technical practices, technology, management, and safety requirements.
Assists in the development and implementation of imaging standards of practice, policies and procedures, standards of patient care, and metrics to measure, assess, and improve patient care consistent with research, evidence-based practices, and nationally recognized professional standards.
Prepares and submits budget and is responsible for maintaining adherence to the budget.
Coordinates and/or participate in multidisciplinary teams involving internal and external members.
Responsible for appropriate delegation and supervision of the duties of the diagnostic imaging staff.
Monitors departmental operations to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and meet standards established by accrediting agencies.