Responsibilities

• Utilizes strategic planning process to facilitate long-range focus in planning, budgeting, procedure and documentation development for the Imaging Services departments, which includes responsibility for MRI, CT Scan, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Mammography and PACS.
• Recommends and participates in establishing structure, goals, objectives and management initiatives for assigned area.
• Has knowledge of trends, issues, standards and legalities of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Recommends and participates in fiscal planning activities for assigned area, including cost analyses, staffing efficiencies and reducing business expenses.
• Prepares annual operating, capital and expense budgets for assigned areas.
• Facilitates the attainment of the goals and objectives of the assigned area.
• Drives growth by optimizing the use of equipment and staff to best meet patient demands, as well as identify and fulfill financial opportunities for the organization.
• Ensures diagnostic and therapeutic programs comply with all corporate and regulatory agency standards and procedures. Coordinates provision of Imaging Services with other medical functions and has overall responsibility for the technical aspect of radiological safety. The Radiology Director is responsible for collaborating with the radiologists, medical staff and Modality Leads/Supervisors and for ensuring high-quality Imaging Services.
• Assists Associate Vice President and department managers in overall departmental operations to effect efficient economical outcomes.
• Interviews, selects and hires personnel for assigned areas.
• Evaluates performance of assigned personnel by providing ongoing feedback and annual written performance appraisals.
• Provides ongoing counseling and positive discipline in accordance with Human Resources policies, including termination when indicated.
• Delegates effectively by entrusting responsibility and authority to appropriate managers and staff.
• Participates in and supports organizational changes in a constructive manner.
• Participates in recruitment and retention strategies and activities.
• Promotes and participates in shared-governance concepts and decision-making process.
• Maintains professional enhancement through independent learning activities, professional networking and attending relevant seminars, conferences or continuing education programs.
• Serves as a resource/consultant to managers and staff in areas of expertise.
• Works collaboratively with other hospital departments and personnel to develop, implement and support quality improvement initiatives and opportunities.
• Works with regulatory authorities in commissioning and testing equipment.