Radiology Manager

$15,000.00 sign on bonus

Summary:

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Imaging Services Department. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QI activities. Assures competency of all staff. Assists in formulating the budget. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all accrediting organization, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Responsibilities:

Works with hospital administration on planning, organizing and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.

Makes daily rounds in Imaging Services to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of staff and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.

Secures and maintains the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.

Carries on continuous analysis, evaluation and audit of Imaging Services.

Initiates and actuates improved methods of imaging services and directs their implementation.

Prepares department budgets for staff, operating expenses and capital equipment. Responsible for fiscal operation of the department.

Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Delegates authority and responsibility to the Imaging Services staff.

Participates in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation and performance appraisal processes.

Coordinates the department’s in-service training.

Promotes effective intra departmental and interdepartmental relationships.

Initiates, interprets and enforces Imaging Services procedures and maintains and interprets hospital policies and procedures.

Cooperates in planning programs and safety and preparedness for fire and disaster.

Is responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI activities.

Provides staff education with an emphasis on the organizational performance quality improvement program.

Ensures that there is adequate storage for supplies and equipment. Supplies shall be stored in the Imaging Services area. Ensures medications, contrast media are stored safely and in a locked area.

Promotes and advances hospital-community relationships and participates in community affairs.

Ensures preventive maintenance of equipment.

Performs all other duties assigned by management.

Required:

Current BLS certification

High School graduate

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Certified by the State of Washington to practice and administer radiation.

Current BLS certification