Director of Imaging Services

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing network includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare, and WellSpan. Our innovative, fully accredited hospitals provide highly individualized care and foster a work environment focused on teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.

About the role

The Imaging Services Program Director contributes to the design, installation, planning, organizing, and overseeing of diagnostic Imaging Services across Emerus facilities. This role collaborates with physicians, staff, colleagues, vendors, and Emerus leadership to ensure imaging services operate in accordance with all requirements, the Emerus Mission, and its objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a key leader supporting Emerus markets in planning, organizing, and executing Imaging Services operations, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Collaborates with home office leadership and new market leadership for new market implementation and launches.
• Routinely rounds on Imaging Services areas across the Emerus network to evaluate operational effectiveness, personnel and supply utilization, and the general ethical and professional atmosphere.
• Secures and maintains physical facilities, equipment, and supplies required for effective patient care and an optimum physical environment.
• Initiates and implements improved service methods in collaboration with each facility’s Hospital Administrator and Regional Chief Nursing Officer.
• Collaborates with IT to implement applications such as RIS/PACS and network configurations on modalities.
• Collaborates with hospital administration for the fiscal operation of the department.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly with physicians, staff, and administration regarding Imaging Services matters.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families while in the markets.
• Consults other departments to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Works with teleradiology services to ensure timely, quality interpretations are delivered to the hospitals.
• Works with ultrasound services to ensure timely, quality sonography services are delivered.
• Establishes and maintains performance standards and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnel.
• Coordinates Imaging Services in-service training across Emerus.
• Promotes effective intradepartmental relationships.
• Initiates, interprets, and enforces Imaging Services procedures and maintains hospital policies in accordance with ACR, DNV, and state radiation control regulations.
• Cooperates in planning radiation safety programs and preparedness for radiation, chemical, biological hazards, fire, and disaster.
• Attends and participates in hospital committees as appropriate.
• Assists with the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Travels to all facility locations as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Radiological/Physical Sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience (required). Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Certification as Radiologic Technologist by ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or equivalent (required).
• ARRT certification in Computed Tomography (required).
• AHRA Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) certification (preferred).
• Current state licensure as required by the state of practice (required).
• 5+ years’ experience working in a medical imaging environment.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a medical imaging environment with Quality Assurance and medical imaging regulations/accreditation requirements (strongly preferred).

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• 401K match (fully vested on day 1 of eligibility)
• Paid referrals