Director of Radiology

Responsibilities

• Manages the department in an efficient manner by planning, organizing, and controlling all activities of the department to obtain maximum results.
• Schedules work assignments and coordinates requests for radiologic services to insure adequate coverage of the department at all times.
• Supervises and maintains radiologic services in compliance with standards established by the hospital and state, local and federal standards.
• Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of services being provided in the department through an on-going program of quality assurance.
• Schedules all special procedures in accordance with other standard procedures being performed, performs all isotope examinations and performs general technical duties as required.
• Performs all special or difficult examinations in order to obtain satisfactory results.
• Affords assistance to Radiologist with difficult procedures.
• Develops and maintains the technical aspect of radiologic safety recommending programming, monitoring, and location of warning devices in carrying out radiation safety.
• Makes recommendations for employment, termination, promotion, and disciplinary action regarding department personnel.
• Evaluates subordinates on a regular basis.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge in radiology to allow recommendation of new services, products and equipment.
• Supervises training and staff development of personnel in the department and assures that employees receive proper orientation.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and assures that equipment is kept in good working order and may recommend equipment modification, new equipment and essential construction within the department.
• Assures that appropriate and accurate records are prepared on a timely basis.
• Presents departmental budget as required.
• Collaborates with department purchasing and maintains proper stock level, storage, and utilization of supplies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology and fulfillment of the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, B.S. preferred.
• Four (4) years experience in performing routine and special procedures.