Imaging Director

Samaritan • Moses Lake, WA

9h

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relate field required. Master's degree preferred.
• 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.
• Five (5) years supervisory/management experience preferred.
• ARRT Registered; Washington State Radiologic technology license (within 6 months of hire); expertise or credentialed in one other modality.
• Knowledge of Washington State Nuclear medicine regulations and knowledge of PACS preferred.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
• 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.

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 and implements strategies to recruit/retain employees.
• Responsible for the Imaging Services and oversees staff in operation of imaging equipment, ranging from an x-ray machine to MRI equipment.
• Creating a high-trust culture that empowers employees as individual contributors and fosters a strong team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager