Radiology Manager

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District•Dalhart, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes and directs the provision of radiology service for patients of the hospital. Supervises department personnel and all functions including radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and Prison Facility radiographic procedures. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT or ARCRT required and must have a current Texas License.
Three years experience as a Registered Technologist in a medical setting.
Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Training in CT Scanning and Ultrasound desired.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a Radiologist or other physicians, provides radiology procedures for patients.
Provides procedures as directed by a physician.
Provides radiological and ultrasound services.
Establishes procedures to assure quality of services and timely reporting of results.
Oversees the procedure performed by staff members.
Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients' status to identify patients' requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
Provides for maintaining stock levels of supplies and for obtaining and maintaining required equipment.
Establishes a system for the procurement, storage, control and issue of radiologic supplies.
Keeps abreast of changes in technology and recommends equipment to be purchased or modification of existing equipment.
Provides for the maintenance of equipment including preventive and periodic maintenance.
Provides for quality assurance and improvement.
Develops the quality assurance plan and determines areas to be monitored.
Informs departmental personnel of quality assurance activities.
Provides reports and results to the hospital Quality Assurance Committee.
Submits the recommended criteria for specific procedures to the Medical Staff for approval.
Manages department functions and supervises department personnel.
Initiates departmental policies, procedures and practices consistent with hospital policy.
Establishes management control procedures to create efficient and effective provision of radiology services.
Supervises and coordinates department budget preparation and monitors the utilization of approved budgeted resources.
Assures compliance with federal, state and other regulations or standards pertaining to radiologic operations on a continuing basis.
Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
Follows aseptic procedures and precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infections materials.
Interacts with medical staff members and other department managers on a continuous basis.
Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Hospital.