What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, UVACH Ambulatory Radiology position at UVA Health — Northern Virginia and Culpeper?
Job Description
Director, UVACH Radiology Services
Job Code: DI1011
About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Exempt
Supervises Positions: Yes
Job Summary
The System Director provides technical and administrative leadership and support in a multi-campus - multi-sited Radiology Department performing over 227,000 diagnostic and interventional procedures each year. This role oversees the modalities of Radiography, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Breast Imaging, and Interventional Radiology services. This role will create or refine offerings that align with the strategic vision and growth goals of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper ensuring the highest levels of clinical quality, patient satisfaction, integrity, and commitment of the imaging team. The System Director Radiology is responsible for the operations of the Radiology Department located at Prince William Medical Center, Haymarket Medical Center, and Culpeper Medical Center. This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Ambulatory Imaging Services for coordination and standardization of outpatient imaging services across the UVA Community Health footprint.
Through direction and coordination of the technical, nursing and support areas of the department, System Director of Radiology will ensure the organization provides efficient and effective patient care and quality imaging in accordance with established guidelines and organization policies and procedures. The System Director provides oversight for the Imaging Managers, Supervisors and Leads responsibilities and functions as a corporate leader for the group.
Analysis: Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements.
Qualifications
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration preferred.
Experience: 3 years of management experience including large equipment installation project(s) and/or service line ownership responsibility required. 7 years of experience in an imaging department in acute care setting and multimodality experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: Completion of Accredited Radiologic Technology Program required. Registered with A.R.R.T. required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Other
Director, UVACH Radiology Services
Job Code: DI1011
About Us
We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.
As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.
JOB TYPE
Classification: Exempt
Supervises Positions: Yes
Job Summary
The System Director provides technical and administrative leadership and support in a multi-campus - multi-sited Radiology Department performing over 227,000 diagnostic and interventional procedures each year. This role oversees the modalities of Radiography, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Breast Imaging, and Interventional Radiology services. This role will create or refine offerings that align with the strategic vision and growth goals of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper ensuring the highest levels of clinical quality, patient satisfaction, integrity, and commitment of the imaging team. The System Director Radiology is responsible for the operations of the Radiology Department located at Prince William Medical Center, Haymarket Medical Center, and Culpeper Medical Center. This position will work collaboratively with the Director of Ambulatory Imaging Services for coordination and standardization of outpatient imaging services across the UVA Community Health footprint.
Through direction and coordination of the technical, nursing and support areas of the department, System Director of Radiology will ensure the organization provides efficient and effective patient care and quality imaging in accordance with established guidelines and organization policies and procedures. The System Director provides oversight for the Imaging Managers, Supervisors and Leads responsibilities and functions as a corporate leader for the group.
Analysis: Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements.
- Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.
- Is able to select and recommend the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.
- Is able to explain and justify actions in a systematic and logical fashion.
- Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
- Actively listens, provides constructive feedback, and demonstrates respect for differing views.
- Tailors communications to diverse audiences.
- Understands the value of innovation and quality improvement.
- Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
- Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work.
- Understands the importance of quality service.
- Is able to adjust and adapt service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.
- Frequently suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service.
- Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.
- Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).
- Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.
Qualifications
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration preferred.
Experience: 3 years of management experience including large equipment installation project(s) and/or service line ownership responsibility required. 7 years of experience in an imaging department in acute care setting and multimodality experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
Licensure: Completion of Accredited Radiologic Technology Program required. Registered with A.R.R.T. required.
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demand Code: 3A, Administration
Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand
The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.
Other
- May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No
- On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
- Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
