What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Radiology position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
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 in an efficient manner by planning, organizing, and controlling all activities of the department to obtain maximum results.
Schedules work assignments and coordinates requests for radiologic services to insure adequate coverage of the department at all times.
Supervises and maintains radiologic services in compliance with standards established by the hospital and state, local and federal standards.
Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of services being provided in the department through an on-going program of quality assurance.
Schedules all special procedures in accordance with other standard procedures being performed, performs all isotope examinations and performs general technical duties as required.
Performs all special or difficult examinations in order to obtain satisfactory results. Assists Radiologist with difficult procedures.
Develops and maintains the technical aspect of radiologic safety recommending programming, monitoring, and location of warning devices in carrying out radiation safety.
Makes recommendations for employment, termination, promotion, and disciplinary action regarding department personnel. Evaluates subordinates on a regular basis.
Maintains an up-to-date knowledge in radiology to allow recommendation of new services, products and equipment.
Supervises training and staff development of personnel in the department and assures that employees receive proper orientation.
Makes minor repairs to equipment and assures that equipment is kept in good working order and may recommend equipment modification, new equipment and essential construction
within the department.
Assures that appropriate and accurate records are prepared on a timely basis.
Prepares departmental budget as required.
Coordinates department purchasing and maintains proper stock level, storage, and utilization of supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiologic technology and fulfillment of the requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, B.S. preferred.
AND
Four (4) years experience in performing routine and special procedures.
E. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess the physical ability needed to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.