What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Imaging position at Kahuku Medical Center?
Position: Director of Imaging
Department: Medical Imaging
Status: Full-Time, Non-Bargaining
FLSA: Exempt
Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the Radiologist in conjunction with the CNO, the Director of Imaging will oversee all aspects of a diagnostic imaging department on a daily basis, including staff, equipment, budgets, and operations, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations. The Director of Imaging will also have a technical role and perform a variety of technical and diagnostic procedures in addition to administrative and managerial duties in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.
Essential Functions:
- Institutes and assists in the development of new programs, procedures, standards, and continuing education for radiology personnel, ensuring the competency of all personnel.
- Develop optimal staffing models to meet operational needs and budgetary constraints.
- Prepares and delivers reports to operational leadership outlining progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives, to include performance related to finance, clinical activity, quality, safety, marketing, and human resources.
- Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and proper utilization of radiology equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and safety practices.
- Establishes annual financial goals and actively monitors and analyzes financial data for decisions regarding FTEs, staffing and operational budget.
- Develops and implements active quality assurance programs, clinical outcome measures, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine.
- Evaluates patient care and develops and maintains policies directed toward implementing strategic initiatives to enhance radiology services, aligning with hospital goals and regulatory requirements.
- Works with the electronic systems and associated teams to improve digital record handling, procedure coding, revenue capture, and reducing data errors.
- Supervise and mentor a team of technologists and support staff, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional development.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as referring physicians, community organizations, and vendors, to enhance the department's reputation and business growth.
Job Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
- Degree from accredited Radiology Technology program required.
- Current State of Hawaii Radiology license required.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Radiology services.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Pushing and pulling up to 200 lbs., lifting up to 100 lbs. and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- High attention to detail, concentration, alertness, and mathematical ability levels needed.
- Continuous manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Continuous use of vision (corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision and color vision).
- Work is performed in a clinical setting, which may include exposure to infectious diseases, biohazards, and varying noise levels.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required doing this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
