What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Radiology position at Cozad Community Hospital?
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Title: Director of Radiology
Branch: Cozad Community Hospital
Department: Radiology
Level: Manager
Type: Employee
Employment Status: Full Time
Wage Type: Hourly
,Posted: 13-Dec-24
Expires: 31-Mar-25
Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.
Summary
The Director of the Radiology Department ensures service development, employee management and resource allocation and control in order to support and enhance patient care. Responsible for the services provided within the hospital by the diagnostic x-ray, ultrasound, CT Scan, and mammography. Manages, monitors, and maintains effective department operations in the area of radiology ensuring effective and efficient department performance and high-quality service in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Cozad Community Health System.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Oversees day-to-day operations of the Radiology Department and staff.
· Organizes and directs quality assurance, develops department policies and procedures, and works with other clinical departments to provide services.
· Performs accurate and safe operation of imaging equipment and follows established safety procedures in order to protect patients and staff from radiation exposure or unnecessary examinations.
· Assesses patient condition accurately determining patient’s ability to comply with the physical requirements of the examination to minimize patient or exam problems. Provides competent, safe, and effective patient care.
· Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing service programs, which ensures quality patient programs consistent with the health system mission.
· Records documentation accurately and timely.
· Follows the hospital exposure control, bloodborne, and airborne pathogen plans.
· Develops and maintains the annual operating budget for the Radiology Department, including productivity and FTE management based on business needs.
· Ensures adequate coding, documentation and accurate charge capturing for Chargemaster.
· Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
· Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
· Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, safety, and evaluation of Radiology Department employees. Ensures patient experience is fully and accurately completed. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program. Proficient with the principles and practices of Radiation Technology as outlined by the State of Nebraska Health and Human Services. Understanding of X-Ray patient care procedures and medical terminology required. At least 5 years of Radiology experience required. Supervisory experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current ARRT Registration
Current Nebraska Licensure in a Radiology related field
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach and bend; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 35 pounds; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must occasionally push, pull and assist with lifting up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the hospital radiology environment is usually moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.
