Radiologist Director

North Platte Valley Medical Center•Saratoga, WY

70d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiology Director will perform X-rays and CT scans. The Radiology Director will communicate the state of Radiology functions to the CEO on a regular basis. This individual will make recommendations and participate in the planning, organization and coordination of the overall operation of the Radiology Department. These services are provided for the Emergency Department, Clinic and hospital inpatients. This individual must have the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team. The Radiology Director will maintain a high level of professionalism, which positively promotes the image of the hospital. This position will have the ability to educate patients and families as to the nature of procedures. This will require strong interpersonal skills. The Radiology Director will require the ability to follow complex instructions and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. The Radiology Director will participate in daily functions of the Radiology Department and must be available some nights and weekends. The Radiology Director will oversee the On-Call Schedule for the department.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Can follow compliance to state and federal regulations.
Follows advances in radiologic technology.
Can perform advanced supervisor duties.
Can use Microsoft Excel and Word programs.
Can operate office equipment.
Has knowledge of and can demonstrate rules for safe exposure and handling of chemical and biological hazards.
Can follow compliance to HIPAA and Corporate Compliance regulations.
5 years technical job experience as a Radiologic Technologist
2 years supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Establish, review and revise radiology policies and procedures.
Establish, review and revise quality assurance procedures for the radiology department.
Review preventative maintenance for equipment and instruments.
Reviews and is knowledgeable about equipment and instrument contracts.
Review patient reports and billing charges to assure appropriate patient care.
Train and encourage staff compliance with safety regulations and use of personal protective equipment.
Train and encourage staff compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Assure the compliance of departmental and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.
Train, supervise and assist in the evaluation of work performance of the departmental staff.
Develop work performance standards.
Assure appropriate staff coverage and workloads.
Provide technical expertise as needed or requested.
Participate in long range planning for new hospital departmental services and in developing and maintaining departmental budgets.
Maintain departmental supplies.
Maintain departmental equipment and instrument requirements.
Consult and communicate when adding procedures and resolving problems.
Submit the necessary radiology surveys, quality control and calibration verifications for review as required.
Maintain continuing education credits and help monitor staffs’ continuing education credits.
Performs a variety of technical and supportive activities in a hospital to assist medical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of patients to include operating x-ray equipment.
Assume triage responsibility for maintaining the orderly and efficient flow of patients through the radiology department.
Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on x-ray equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Follows written and verbal instructions.
Work under limited supervision; demonstrate ability to work without immediate supervision.
Maintain effective information management system.
Maintain positive relationships with hospital staff, medical staff, patients and visitors.
Participate in problem solving as needed.
Operates fixed and mobile radiographic equipment to produce routine diagnostic medical images.
Computes techniques and adjusts control panel settings such as kilovoltage, exposure time, milliamperage, and focal spot size.
Positions patients to image desired anatomic structures.
Selects image recording media, adjust table or cassette holder, aligns x-ray tube for correct distance and angle, and restricts radiation beam for maximum patient protection.
Exposes and processes images.
Operates equipment associated with Computed Radiography (CR), Digital Radiography (DR), diagnostic/clinical workstations, film digitizers, optical disk storage systems, network and computer interface.
Performs general diagnostic imaging activities; reproduces images.
Works closely with providers and assists in appropriate diagnostics.
Cleans and inspects equipment and performs preventive maintenance.
Receives patients, prepares and processes examination requests and related records, files images and reports.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
Perform other related duties as required to ensure the smooth operation of the hospital.
Participates in hospital/community events as a committee member.