Director of Radiology

Coral West Community Hospital; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Coral West Community Hospital seeks a Director of Radiology to lead the department, develop programs, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compliant diagnostic imaging services. The role involves policy development, staff training, budgeting, and coordinating with other hospital departments to optimize patient care.

The director will implement procedures, monitor quality control, and drive QAPI initiatives to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or health-related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum three years supervisory experience with budgeting and staff development.
• Current knowledge of radiology services regulations and safety standards.

Responsabilités

• Manage and supervise Radiology Department operations.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and QC measures.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and resolve operational issues.
• Oversee staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety in handling radiologic materials.
• Prepare and review department reports and budgets.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Analytical thinking

Radiology knowledge

Technical language

Instruction following

Time/resource estimation

Interdepartmental coordination

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or health-related field

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

Radiology equipment

Description du poste

The Director, manages, supervises and coordinates the activities of the Radiology Department. Responsible for the operation of the department, developing programs and staff members to meet the needs of the hospital.

Develops and implements Policies and Procedures of Radiology that guide and support the provision of services. Reviews and updates as per hospital policies.

Assigns workers to perform studies, and conduct radiology procedures, and monitor department activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy of procedures.

Implements computer protocols for diagnostic studies as approved by Medical Director.

Develops protocols for new and revised procedures and trains department workers in overall operation of department and use of equipment with the assistance of the lead tech and approved by medical director.

Implements and supervises radiation safety policies and procedures to ensure safety of personnel and legal requirements are met for handling and disposing of radioactive materials.

Assists in coordinating activities with other departments and in resolving operating problems.

Coordinates the interactions of the department with other hospital departments.

Prepares all of the statistical reports of the department.

Develops policies and procedures for the department and ensures the proper maintenance of records, manuals, and quality control measures.

Selects, evaluates and disciplines department staff.

Participates in the selection and monitors the care and maintenance of all equipment and supplies.

Develops policies and procedures that govern the use and availability of the department services, and supervises the charge and daily reconciliation process.

Determines topics to be addressed and monitored for quality of care of the department.

Supervises all departmental compliance with regulatory standards as well as other governmental regulations for licensure and safety.

Develops and implements techniques, programs, problem identification, and continuing QAPI activities directed to improve patient care.

Reviews the purchase of capital equipment as needed for department.

Reviews the monthly employee work schedule, maintaining the ratio of procedures to man hours.

Promotes safety awareness in the department and follows proper procedures in reporting all on duty employee injuries. Reports all safety hazards to the Safety Committee for follow-up.

Counsels department personnel in situations that need clarification.

Attends meetings to ascertain hospital policies, assists in their development, present and interprets these policies to the staff.

Assumes responsibility for departmental personnel matters pertaining to the employment, training, termination and grievances of employees.

Performs other assigned duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to assess the needs of a job function and adjust accordingly.

Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols.

Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.

Work precisely and accurately.

Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.

Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.

Experience and knowledge about the various equipment maintenance techniques and equipment within the department.

Should be familiar with work and limitations of various crafts, particularly licensed workers who are employed in the Radiology Department.

Ability to give instructions and to supervise staff.

Ability to estimate and determine time and resources needed for the good functioning of the department.

Able to get along with co-workers, visitors, supervisors, etc.

Physical Demands

Medium work: Exerting up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree and requires sitting a minimal amount of time.

Environmental Conditions

Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Subject to exposure to radioactive materials.

Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.

Reasoning Development

Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Mathematical Development

Be able to compute standard measures, weights, ratios, volumes as are common in Radiology.

Language Development

Reading: Read and understand drawings, instructions, manuals, etc.

Writing: Be able to write reports with proper format, grammar and using all parts of speech.

Speaking: Be able to speak with poise, voice control, and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.

Relationships to Data, People and Things

Data: Coordinating: Determining time, place, and sequence of operations or action to taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination of and/or reporting on events.

People: Speaking-Signaling: Talking with and/or people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions and/or directions to helpers, assistants, or co-workers.

Things: Handling: Using body members and/or special devices to work, move, or carry objects or materials.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor degree in Radiology, or health related field, Master degree preferred.

Supervisory Experience and Training: Minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in preparing and planning department budgets, in-service education. Current knowledge of laws and regulations related to the areas of Radiology Services and Healthcare Services.