Overview
The Director of Radiology is accountable for managing all technical aspects of the Radiology Department in regard to services, programs, and evaluation of such programs.
Responsibilities
- Manages the department efficiently by planning, organizing, and controlling departmental activities to achieve optimal results.
- Schedules work assignments and coordinates requests for radiologic services to ensure adequate departmental coverage at all times.
- Supervises and maintains radiologic services in compliance with hospital policies and applicable state, local, and federal regulations.
- Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of radiology services through an ongoing quality assurance program.
- Schedules special procedures in coordination with routine radiologic services, performs isotope examinations, and carries out general technical duties as required.
- Performs complex and specialized examinations to ensure satisfactory diagnostic results and assists the Radiologist with difficult procedures.
- Develops and maintains radiation safety programs, including recommendations for monitoring processes, warning devices, and other radiologic safety measures.
- Recommends employment, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination of department personnel and conducts regular performance evaluations.
- Maintains current knowledge of radiology practices and technologies and recommends new services, products, and equipment as appropriate.
- Supervises staff training and development and ensures employees receive appropriate orientation and education.
- Performs minor equipment repairs, ensures equipment remains in good working condition, and recommends equipment modifications, replacement, and departmental construction needs.
- Ensures accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of departmental records.
- Prepares and manages the departmental budget.
- Coordinates departmental purchasing activities and maintains appropriate inventory levels, storage, and utilization of supplies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology required.
- Must meet the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Preferred Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree preferred.
Required Experience
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience performing routine and special radiologic procedures required.
Physical Requirements
- Must possess the physical ability to exert twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, ten (10) to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible force up to ten (10) pounds constantly to move objects.
- Physical demand requirements exceed those associated with light work.
