Director, Radiology (Full-Time)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all components of Diagnostic Imaging.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of Diagnostic Imaging in accordance with corporate policy.
• Develops measurable goals and objectives on an annual basis.
• Provides periodic status reports.
• Establishes policies and procedures for Diagnostic Imaging in consultation with network and hospital leadership.
• Sets up solutions to problems.
• Identifies issues of importance and develops relevant policies, programs and proposals for potential implementation.
• Responsible for planning and direct supervision of all technical aspects of all diagnostic imaging modalities.
• Ensures departmental compliance with Medical Center policies and procedures, applicable licensing regulations; TJC standards, and all applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Develops and maintains justifiable annual budgets, taking into account historical data and projected needs within prescribed time frames.
• Makes sure expenses are monitored, modifications are made where appropriate, and variance reports are presented, as necessary.
• Develops and continually ensures that a planned, systematic and ongoing process for monitoring, evaluating, and improving departmental operations, systems, and services are addressed through appropriate documentation and communication.
• After weighing risks and/or cost benefit analysis, makes decisions consistent with department and Medical Center philosophies and objectives. Seeks consultation, if necessary.
• Selects, coaches, and develops key subordinates ensuring consistent application of department policies and programs while providing an orderly succession of qualified people.
• Affirms market drivers, develops and implements growth strategies to ensure continued market share.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment and services to maintain the highest quality of service, safety and best prices.
• Meets regularly with department leadership to ensure that all procedures are performed in accordance with appropriate licensure and optimal degree of quality and safety.
• Works with departmental and medical center leadership and staff to continuously monitor and improve patient satisfaction.
• Interacts daily with Network and Medical Center Administration, Physicians, Section Heads, Technologists, Support Staff, Vendors, Contractors, Patients and Guests ensuring the highest level of customer service for each.
• Accountable for establishing, monitoring and reporting on departmental key metrics.
• In collaboration with medical center and network leadership, coordinates expansion, renovation and construction projects for diagnostic imaging departments.
• Troubleshoots Radiology Information System issues with Information Technology, Clinical Informatics, Ambulatory Registration, and Finance, and develops workflows and processes to reduce system errors.
• Identifies opportunities and leads periodic reviews and assessment for Radiology Information System workflow and maintenance leading to the identification of opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce redundancies.
• Schedules monthly departmental meetings and in-services, or more frequently as needed, utilizing staff and outside companies.
• Champions a daily huddle for the department to promote open communication while reflecting HRO principles.
• Provides educational opportunities to team members in conjunction with Chairman of Radiology to support engagement and service quality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, education, literacy, etc.).
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in hospital operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration or other health related field preferred.
• Radiology clinical & leadership experience preferred.
• NJ State License for Diagnostic Radiology (D.R.) or NJ Nuclear Medical Technologist License required.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Tech (ARMRIT) preferred.