Director of Radiology

Responsible to:
Chief Operating Officer

Interrelationships:
Works cooperatively with department staff, all hospital

Departments and the Medical Staff.

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

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

• 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.