Director of Imaging Services

Emerus•Penn Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Imaging Services Program Director is responsible for contributing to the design, installation, planning, organizing and overseeing the overall operation of the diagnostic Imaging Services across Emerus facilities. The coordinator collaborates with the physicians, staff, colleagues, vendors and Emerus leadership to ensure the imaging services operates in accordance with all requirements, the Emerus’ Mission and its Objectives.

Requirements

Associates’ Degree in Radiological/Physical Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
Maintains Certification as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or equivalent, required
ARRT certification in Computed Tomography, required
Current state licensure as required by the state in which practicing, required
5+ years’ experience working in a medical imaging environment
2+ years supervisory experience in a medical imaging environment with Quality Assurance and medical imaging regulations/accreditation requirements, strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiological/Physical Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
AHRA Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) certification, preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a key leader to support the Emerus markets on the planning, organizing and execution of Imaging Services operations, ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
Collaborates with home office leadership and new market leadership for new market implementation and launches.
Routinely rounds on the Imaging Services areas across the Emerus network to evaluate effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere
Properly secures and maintains the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment
Initiates and actuates improved methods of services and directs their implementation collaboratively with each facility Hospital Administrator and Regional Chief Nursing Officer
Collaborates with IT to implement applications, such as RIS/PACS, and network configurations on modalities
Collaborates with hospital administration for the fiscal operation of the department
Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administration regarding relative matters within the Imaging Services discipline
Interacts professionally with patients / families while in the markets
Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities
Works with teleradiology services to ensure timely, quality interpretations are delivered to the hospitals
Works with ultrasound services to ensure timely, quality sonography services are delivered
Establishes and maintains standards of performance and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnel
Coordinates Imaging Services in-service training across Emerus
Promotes effective intradepartmental relationships
Initiates, interprets and enforces Imaging Services procedures and maintains and interprets hospital policies and procedures in accordance with ACR, DNV, and state radiation control regulations
Cooperates in planning radiation safety programs and general safety and preparedness for radiation hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, fire and disaster
Attends and participates in hospital committees, as appropriate
Assists with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI activities
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Travel to all facility locations as required
Perform additional duties as assigned