PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational
Provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure provision of care that garners optimal patient outcomes.
Is responsible for, through assigned department supervisor(s) or coordinator(s), the effective management of Radiology Services. Evaluates daily activities and makes operational changes as necessary to improve service levels.
In concert with Director, develops departmental goals and objectives and polices and procedures which meet hospital Radiology service needs.
Develops and maintains systems, techniques and procedures appropriate to Radiology Services.
May develop and provide input into hospital‑wide policies or departmental policies that impact across division lines. Actively participates on hospital committees which address operational issues.
Fiscal Management
Develops and submits to Director for approval, appropriate capital and operating budget and is accountable for the achievement of capital and operating budget objectives within areas of responsibility.
Human Resources
In conjunction with the Human Resources Department, determines human resource needs and develops or assists in the development of programs to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of the assigned department.
Recruits, hires, orients, and evaluates performance of Supervisor(s) or Coordinator(s) and other assigned personnel to assure that department is staffed with individuals who reflect behavior and performance consistent with the hospital’s Mission and Values statement. Has authority to hire, terminate and/or take other disciplinary action as may be deemed appropriate and is in accordance with hospital policy.
Develops and administers a master staffing plan for assigned areas in conjunction with approved budget.
Identifies educational and training needs of departmental staff or individual(s) impacting assigned functions and plans with other appropriate staff members for the implementation of training needs.
Quality Management
Develops and administers the departmental Quality Improvement plan for all assigned cost centers in a manner consistent with the hospital’s Mission and Values statement. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Communications
Communicates and coordinates with the departments and services on a daily basis on operational activities necessary to provide an efficient and quality service. Advises Director of systems problems which negatively impact or prevent the effective operations of their department.
Communicates regularly with departmental staff to keep them abreast of information which will assist in the safe and effective performance of their jobs and to create an understanding of hospital‑wide performance and direction.
Maintains open channels of communication at all levels to ensure the performance of timely and appropriate activities to support optimal patient care outcomes.
Leadership
Integrates departmental services with the hospital’s primary functions.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to guide and support the provision of services.
Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care.
Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners.
Continuously assesses and improves departmental performance.
Maintains appropriate quality control programs.
Provides for orientation, in-service training, and continuing education of all persons in the department.
Recommends space and other resources needed by the department.
Participates in selecting outside sources for needed services.
General Responsibilities
Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
