Director of Radiology

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital; Seneca (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is seeking a Radiology Department Manager to lead the radiology team and establish policies and standards for service delivery. The role requires current ARRT registration, Kansas radiography licensing, and CPR certification, with a focus on quality imaging and safety.

The manager oversees staff development, budget adherence, and collaboration with medical and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care and continuous improvement in radiologic services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registered and Kansas radiography license.
• Maintains CEUs as required by Kansas and ARRT.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, and orients department staff; sets performance standards and conducts evaluations.
• Develops department goals, policies, and procedures; ensures budget compliance.
• Directs preparation of department reports and maintains quality imaging standards.
• Oversees operation, maintenance, and safety of radiology facilities and equipment.
• Acts as educational resource for medical, nursing and administrative staff.
• Maintains communication within the hospital and with professional affiliations.
• Ensures new testing procedures and protocols are implemented appropriately.
• Maintains orderly and clean work areas and transports patients as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff training

Quality control

Education

Radiologic Technology degree

ARRT registration

Kansas radiography license

CEU compliance

CPR certification

Tools

X-ray equipment

Imaging equipment maintenance

Job description

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with department staff, all hospital

Departments and the Medical Staff.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages the Radiological Department, establishes policies, procedures, standards, and objectives for the provision of radiological services.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Previous experience as a Radiological Technologist

Education: Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology

Req. Cert./ Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic

Registration: Technology

Registered by the State of Kansas to take Radiographs

Maintains CEU’s as per state of Kansas and the ARRT

CPR certified

Job Duties:

• Selects, trains/orients and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions, if appropriate.
• Develops department goals and objectives, and establishes and implements policies and procedures for department operation.
• Develops department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports.
• Ensures the delivery of quality services in areas of operation. Acts as an educational resource and is available for consultation to medical, nursing, and administrative staff.
• Establishes and maintains communication within the hospital. Develops relationships with professional affiliations and others as is appropriate.
• Oversees new testing procedures and related protocol. Encourages and approves introduction and demonstration of new techniques, equipment, etc.
• Directs maintenance of department facilities, equipment, supplies and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff.
• Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.
• Performs radiographic examinations
• Obtains pertinent history, answers patient questions and explains procedures.
• Assists in inventory control and ordering supplies
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Maintains x-ray and other equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts outside services for major malfunctions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed test for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered; ensures quality images.
• Develops film including evaluating film for technical quality.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area.
• Transports patients to radiographic room; prepares and maintains room.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.