Director of Radiology

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital•Seneca, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the Radiological Department, establishes policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for the provision of radiological services.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Radiological Technologist
Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology
Registered by the State of Kansas to take Radiographs
Maintains CEU’s as per state of Kansas and the ARRT
CPR certified

Responsibilities

Selects, trains/orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions, if appropriate.
Develops department goals and objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operation.
Develops department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.
Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports.
Ensures the delivery of quality services in areas of operation. Acts as an educational resource and is available for consultation to medical, nursing, and administrative staff.
Establishes and maintains communication within the hospital. Develops relationships with professional affiliations and others as is appropriate.
Oversees new testing procedures and related protocol. Encourages and approves introduction and demonstration of new techniques, equipment, etc.
Directs maintenance of department facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.
Performs radiographic examinations
Obtains pertinent history, answers patient questions and explains procedures.
Assists in inventory control and ordering supplies
Selects and operates equipment as directed.
Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside services for major malfunctions.
Reviews and evaluates completed test for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images.
Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area.
Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.