Director, Imaging Services - Radiology Administration - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

8d•$48 - $76

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for the overall management, coordination, and direction of the Radiology, Cardiology Testing, Neurodiagnostic, PET, and Neuroscience Lab (EEG) Departments. Design and implement critical operational initiatives and best practices focused on improving patient experience, patient flow, throughput, finances and other key metrics. Collaborates with organizational leadership in support of the annual operating plan, performance improvement activities, hiring and retention of personnel. Assists with policy development and review. Represents the unit in hospital/system meetings, discussions and other function Responsible for a budget in excess of $125M in gross revenue and oversight of greater than 40 full time equivalent employees. Responsible as an integral part of the leadership team for the performance of the respective services. Collaborates with like departments at other Gut hrie sites to share best-practices, align processes, and improve care for Guthrie patients. REPORTS TO : Radiology Service Line Administrator with matrix to President Guthrie Corning Hospital QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor’s degree in health related field required Masters in Healthcare Administration or related healthcare field SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Fairness and diplomacy in dealing with employees. Ability to make rapid decisions and deal with a variety of detail. Considerable initiative and judgment involved in solving complex personnel problems. Discretion with regard to safeguarding confidential information. Ability to perform all requirements of the position in a manner which precludes the possibility of questions regarding the ethical standards of the individual. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees, staff members, members of Administrative team, board members, members of community, organized labor and governmental agencies. Fully supports and utilizes the principles of quality and performance improvement. Acts as a role model. Responsible for managing and performance of staff and the physical condition of the department (loss prevention program) in a manner that ensures the risk of injury to patients, visitors and employees is minimized, through ongoing safety training. Should have sufficient administrative ability to assist in planning, organizing, directing and controlling the clinical activities of the Radiology Department. Strong working knowledge of PACS to include, but not be limited to, Microsoft Windows Server, disk storage arrays, disk and tape archiving systems, data communications protocols, DICOM, HL-7, PC’s, printers, and peripheral equipment. Experience working with HIPAA and other governmental regulations regarding access, distributions and long term storage of Diagnostic images. Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people, build relationships and consensus, work well under pressure, and on concurrent multidisciplinary projects. Excellent written/oral communications skills required. Experience working in a union environment, adhering to labor relations principles, and apply a labor contract. POPULATION SERVED : Newborns, infants, children and adults of all ages.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health related field required
Masters in Healthcare Administration or related healthcare field
Fairness and diplomacy in dealing with employees.
Ability to make rapid decisions and deal with a variety of detail.
Considerable initiative and judgment involved in solving complex personnel problems.
Discretion with regard to safeguarding confidential information.
Ability to perform all requirements of the position in a manner which precludes the possibility of questions regarding the ethical standards of the individual.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees, staff members, members of Administrative team, board members, members of community, organized labor and governmental agencies.
Fully supports and utilizes the principles of quality and performance improvement.
Acts as a role model.
Responsible for managing and performance of staff and the physical condition of the department (loss prevention program) in a manner that ensures the risk of injury to patients, visitors and employees is minimized, through ongoing safety training.
Should have sufficient administrative ability to assist in planning, organizing, directing and controlling the clinical activities of the Radiology Department.
Strong working knowledge of PACS to include, but not be limited to, Microsoft Windows Server, disk storage arrays, disk and tape archiving systems, data communications protocols, DICOM, HL-7, PC’s, printers, and peripheral equipment.
Experience working with HIPAA and other governmental regulations regarding access, distributions and long term storage of Diagnostic images.
Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people, build relationships and consensus, work well under pressure, and on concurrent multidisciplinary projects.
Excellent written/oral communications skills required.
Experience working in a union environment, adhering to labor relations principles, and apply a labor contract.
Infection Control and Policy and Procedures
Safety, Fire, Disaster, OSHA and MSDS Standards
Standards of Practice
Policies and Procedures ‑ Documentation
Policies and Procedures ‑ Departmental, Administrative and Human Resources
Medical Staff Privileges
CQI Principles and Activities
Patient Care Assignment
Basic Staffing
Disciplinary Process
Patient Education
Hiring Process
Organizational Chart
Computer Skills
Department Meetings and Minutes
Corporate compliance, Mission and Vision Statements
Standards ‑ JCAHO, NYSDOH, MQSA
Development of Staffing Plan
Intra and Interdepartmental Functions
Employee Benefits
Recognition
Budgeting/Inventory
Staff Education
Performance Evaluations
Team functions & participation
Personnel supervision
Knowledge and use of CQI principles

Responsibilities

Integrates the department/service into the organization's primary functions.
Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services.
Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/service.
Assess and improves the performance of care and services provided.
Maintains quality control programs.
Ensures orientation, in‑service training and continuing education of all persons in department.
Recommends space and other resources needed by the department.
Exhibits competence in meeting standards listed as Special Requirements.
Demonstrates age specific competencies as per unit standards.
Demonstrates clinical and technical competencies as per unit standards.
Utilizes time to departments’ best advantage and in a manner involving the coordination of tasks that helps achieve high quality work and services and maximize productivity and efficiency.
Exhibits initiative in performing all duties, regularly assists co-workers, consistently strives to be a productive member of the department and the organization.
Consistently demonstrates good judgment, ability to assess situations, consider alternatives, and select appropriate course of action.
Fully supports and utilizes the organization’s Continuous Quality Improvement process - participates in activities as established and agreed to, identifying problems and working toward resolution.
Maintains desired attendance level, arrives on time at start of scheduled shift and returns promptly after breaks and lunch periods.
Attends annual update and review education session and departmental meetings Complies with requirement for annual physical assessment within appropriate time-frame .
Maintains good inter- and intra-departmental relationships, interacts effectively with all customers both internal and external.
Strives to conduct self in manner that positively reflects on organization.
Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all departmental and organizational policies and procedures.