Director of Imaging

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Imaging Director plans, coordinates, directs, and maintains operational functions across imaging modalities, including Radiology, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammography, and Echo. The Director maintains efficient and effective department operations and ensures compliance with applicable state, federal, and local regulatory laws and standards. The role integrates Imaging services with the organization’s primary functions, supports a collaborative and productive work environment, monitors inpatient and outpatient services, and addresses incidents and patient complaints. The Director oversees staffing, schedules, employee records, orientation and continuing education, quality improvement, quality control, and department policies and procedures. The position also contributes to budget planning, business development, and strategic planning; provides Imaging information to Medical Staff; and collaborates with the Radiology Medical Director. The Director provides leadership accountability, may function in a staff role as needed, protects patient confidentiality, and supports a safe work environment. The position is part of an interdisciplinary team and primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors. Work takes place indoors in a well-ventilated environment with a comfortable temperature. Possible exposures include toxic or caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens. The role requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching, and occasional lifting, carrying, bending, and squatting; visual and hearing acuity and color vision are required.

Requirements

Completion of a formal radiology technology program.
Three years of clinical experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
At least one certification or license: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist, RT(R), American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.
Strong verbal and written communication and active listening skills to collaborate with all levels of the organization.
Excellent attention to detail.
Visual and hearing acuity and color vision to perceive colors of solutions.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, and reaching, and occasional lifting, carrying, bending, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, direct, and maintain operational functions across Imaging modalities.
Ensure department integration with the organization’s primary functions and foster collaborative relationships with leadership, directors, physicians, employees, patients, families, and the community.
Monitor Imaging services for inpatients and outpatients; investigate incidents and patient complaints and perform service recovery when possible.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and develop and implement department policies and procedures.
Provide sufficient qualified and competent staff; establish schedules and assignments to ensure coverage, appropriate staffing ratios, budget compliance, and safe, quality patient care.
Ensure completion of employee records, including payroll, performance evaluations, competencies, and personnel action requests.
Provide appropriate initial orientation and continuing education opportunities for department staff.
Coordinate and participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental quality improvement processes, and maintain quality control programs as appropriate.
Participate in budget planning by recommending resources, including personnel, equipment, and space.
Provide 24-hour leadership accountability through appropriate delegation, sound decision-making, and critical thinking.
Assist with department business development and strategic planning.
Provide Imaging-related assistance and information to Medical Staff and collaborate with the Radiology Medical Director.
Function competently in a staff role as necessary and demonstrate adaptability, problem solving, and professional behavior.
Participate in continuous Quality Improvement programs and abide by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintain patient confidentiality and handle protected health information appropriately.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns appropriately.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Interact effectively with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors as part of an interdisciplinary team.