Imaging Director

Samaritan•Moses Lake, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving as the Imaging Director, you are responsible for the daily operations of the department including staff, productivity, budget, equipment, customer service, and patient relations. You also work actively to develop and implement a policy and procedure system to facilitate departmental operations. The Imaging Director is responsible for reviewing work schedules, participating in the hiring of new staff and implements strategies to recruit/retain employees. This position is directly responsible for the Imaging Services and oversees staff in operation of imaging equipment, ranging from an x-ray machine to MRI equipment. This position requires excellent leadership skills with a philosophy of creating a high-trust culture that empowers employees as individual contributors and fosters a strong team environment. Initiative, creativity, and outstanding written and verbal communications are required. Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. The individual in this position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. This is a full-time salary exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Graduate of AMA and JCERT two (2) year Radiologic Technology program.
Seven (7) years post graduate with minimum three (3) years in acute care/hospital setting.
ARRT Registered.
Washington State Radiologic technology license (within 6 months of hire).
Expertise or credentialed in one other modality.
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
Occasional prolonged standing/walking.
Occasional lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
Moderately heavy physical effort, lift/carry up to 30+lbs.
Intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
Good reading eyesight; full visual acuity, depth perception, and color perception.
Commitment to being part of a culture grounded in Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy.
Adherence to Professional Appearance Policy.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Five (5) years supervisory/management experience preferred.
Knowledge of Washington State Nuclear medicine regulations and knowledge of PACS preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operations of the department including staff, productivity, budget, equipment, customer service, and patient relations.
Develop and implement a policy and procedure system to facilitate departmental operations.
Review work schedules.
Participate in the hiring of new staff.
Implement strategies to recruit/retain employees.
Oversee staff in operation of imaging equipment, ranging from an x-ray machine to MRI equipment.