The primary function of the
Director of Radiology is to plan, direct and coordinate administrative activities of the Radiology Department of Bayou Bend Health System. The position conducts studies and implements changes to improve internal operations of the department and advises staff and supervisors on administrative changes. Assists the CEO and the CFO in the preparation of the department budget. Direct and coordinates personnel activities of department. Recommends cost saving methods and hospital supply changes to affect economy of department operations. Interprets, prepares and distributes statistical data regarding department operations.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: - The Director of Radiology reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer with a dotted line to the Medical Director of Radiology.
- Radiology Director works closely with the Senior Management Team and other clinical and administrative department Directors/Managers
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Responsible for and accountable for all department budgetary activities including specifying, ordering, installing, and maintaining all pertinent equipment.
- Develops and implements and revises protocols and standards of care.
- Maintains established policies and procedures, departmental objectives, Quality standards and patient safety standards.
- Establishes patient confidentially procedures for protection of patient information.
- Ensures that the department maintains 24-hour coverage to include on-call and call-back protocols in conjunction with hospital policy.
- Establishes proper radiation protection and precautions, and procedures necessary to operate radiographic, fluoroscopic and department portable equipment.
- Shows competency to operate all equipment organic to the department.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: - Licensed by the State of Louisiana as a Radiology Technologist.
- Requires registration as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Requires a minimum of 3 years of progressive Technologist and Supervision in a Hospital Radiology department.
- Current BLS Certification upon hire.
Department: 038 - RADIOLOGY This is a management position This is a full time position
