Director Radiology

Avera•Aberdeen, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Accountable for directing the operation of the Radiology department, its personnel and its affiliated clinic's radiology personnel. Integrates Departmental services into the organization’s primary functions. Develops and updates policies and procedures consistent with organization’s policies ensuring that department meets JCAHO, CMS, NRC, MQSA and ACR standards; makes changes to meet state and federal requirements including safety standards. Participates in the System’s Radiology Service Line and participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the department or organization. Stays abreast of new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, equipment and methods. Responsible for determining new programs and their development. Directs procurement of supplies and equipment in coordinator with Supply chain and assures proper storage and utilization of those items. Establishes fiscal plans for the departments and operates within its parameters. Continually assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided by the department. Conducts regular department meetings and education in-services for all staff. Coordinates marketing plans for services offered in conjunction with Avera Marketing. Operates specialized equipment to produce diagnostic information. Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Technical Certificate
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent specialty
Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
4-6 years as a staff Technologist
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Business, Management or related field
Mammography (M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
Certified MRI Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) Upon Hire
Computed Tomography (CT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) - Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC)
Management or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Directing the operation of the Radiology department, its personnel and its affiliated clinic's radiology personnel.
Integrating Departmental services into the organization’s primary functions.
Developing and updating policies and procedures consistent with organization’s policies ensuring that department meets JCAHO, CMS, NRC, MQSA and ACR standards; makes changes to meet state and federal requirements including safety standards.
Participating in the System’s Radiology Service Line and participating in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the department or organization.
Staying abreast of new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, equipment and methods.
Determining new programs and their development.
Directing procurement of supplies and equipment in coordinator with Supply chain and assuring proper storage and utilization of those items.
Establishing fiscal plans for the departments and operating within its parameters.
Continually assessing and improving the performance of care and services provided by the department.
Conducting regular department meetings and education in-services for all staff.
Coordinating marketing plans for services offered in conjunction with Avera Marketing.
Operating specialized equipment to produce diagnostic information.
Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
Interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.