Manager of Diagnostic Imaging

In cooperation with the Vice President of Operations, the Radiology Director is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the administrative activities of the department. Cooperates with Administration and other hospital departments to provide timely data to Administration. Manages the department in accordance with the financial and operational philosophies of the Methodist Healthcare System; ensures compliance with JCAHO, Medicare/Medicaid, OSHA, ACR and Texas Department of Radiation Control standards. Oversees technical and fiscal management of the Department of Radiology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for staffing of the Radiology Department.
• Manages personnel to include interviewing, work allocation, orientation and training, staff development, problem resolution, evaluating performance, making recommendations for personnel actions, and motivating employees to achieve peak performance.
• Is responsible for employee’s output and conduct.
• Works collaboratively with staff to maintain current departmental Texas State Licensures as required.
• Assures that the department meets regulatory requirements defined by JCAHO, Medicare Conditions of Participation, American College of Radiology requirements, OSHA, and Methodist Healthcare System safety policies and rules.
• Works collaboratively with the radiologists to discuss service quality, coordinate activities and provide appropriate patient care.
• Develops departmental operating and capital budgets. Ensures that budgeted goals are achieved in accordance with the MHS Financial Performance Plan.
• Appraises hospital administration of innovation in techniques and equipment.
• Participates in the development of and/or develops long/short range plans regarding equipment and utilization.
• Monitors department productivity to ensure appropriate efficiency of departmental operations.
• Promotes the Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) philosophy; leads and facilitates department procedures and process improvements, ensures that departmental CQI program is in compliance with accrediting agencies, hospital goals policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for the maintenance and preventive maintenance of departmental equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Five years of supervisory or management experience.
• Graduate of Radiologic Technology, Ultrasonography, or Nuclear Medicine program preferred.

Minimum License and Certificates Required.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.