Director of Imaging

About the Role

Under general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, the Imaging Director plans, coordinates, directs, and maintains all operational facets of imaging modalities, including Radiology, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammography, and Echo. Ensures compliance with state, federal, and local regulatory laws and standards while maintaining efficient and effective department operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures integration of the department(s) into the primary functions of the organization.
• Creates a collaborative, productive work environment through positive relationships with senior leadership, other directors, physicians, employees, patients/families, and the community.
• Monitors the provision of Imaging services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Investigates incidents and patient complaints, performing service recovery when possible.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures.
• Plans and provides a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff for the service line.
• Establishes work schedules and assignments to ensure coverage while maintaining appropriate staff ratios within budgetary guidelines.
• Ensures completion of employee records, including payroll, performance evaluations, competencies, and personnel action requests.
• Ensures initial orientation and continuing education opportunities for all department staff.
• Coordinates and participates in quality improvement processes, maintaining quality control programs.
• Participates in budget planning by recommending resources for personnel, equipment, and space.
• Provides 24-hour accountability of leadership through delegation, decision-making, and critical thinking.
• Assists in business development and strategic planning for the department.
• Provides assistance and information to Medical Staff and collaborates with the Radiology Medical Director.
• Functions competently in the staff role as necessary.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem-solving, and professional behavior.
• Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a formal radiology technology program required; bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Three years of clinical experience and one year of supervisory experience required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • At least one certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), such as Texas Medical Board: Medical Radiologic Technologist (RT(R))
  • OR certification from The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • OR Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills for collaborative work across all organizational levels.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, reaching.
• Occasional: lifting, carrying, bending, squatting.
• Visual and hearing acuity required; color vision required for perceiving colors of solutions.

Working Conditions

• Work is indoors with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
• Possible exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, and bloodborne pathogens.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources