Director, Imaging

About the role

The Director of Imaging and Radiology at Valencia Community Hospital leads the Diagnostic Imaging Department, combining departmental management with direct patient care in a rural hospital setting. Key responsibilities include establishing and reviewing radiology policies and procedures, ensuring quality assurance, managing equipment, recruiting and training staff, and promoting employee engagement.

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 ensure staff compliance with safety regulations and use of personal protective equipment.
• Train and ensure staff compliance with HIPAA regulations, security regulations, accreditation regulations, state and federal regulations and laws and radiation safety regulations.
• Assure the compliance of departmental and institutional policies and procedures.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and assist in the evaluation of departmental staff and work performance.
• Coach and mentor staff. Develop work performance standards and competencies and timely completion.
• Promote employee engagement and professional development. 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.
• Participate in the evaluation of new imaging technologies and equipment replacement plans.
• Build collaborative relationships with radiologists and referring/ordering providers. Address provider concerns. Improve report turnaround times. Support provider satisfaction initiatives.
• 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 staff’s continuing education credits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Current Arizona Medical License.
• ACR Board Certification in Radiology.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and budgeting.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

Valencia Community Hospital offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Pay

$100,000 - 110,000.00 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with rotating on-call schedule.