Director, Imaging Services - Radiology Administration - Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:      

Responsible for the overall management, coordination, and direction of the Radiology, Cardiology Testing, Neurodiagnostic, PET, and Neuroscience Lab (EEG) Departments.  Design and implement critical operational initiatives and best practices focused on improving patient experience, patient flow, throughput, finances and other key metrics. Collaborates with organizational leadership in support of the annual operating plan, performance improvement activities, hiring and retention of personnel.  Assists with policy development and review. Represents the unit in hospital/system meetings, discussions and other function

Responsible for a budget in excess of $125M in gross revenue and oversight of greater than 40 full time equivalent employees. Responsible as an integral part of the leadership team for the performance of the respective services. Collaborates with like departments at other Guthrie sites to share best-practices, align processes, and improve care for Guthrie patients.

REPORTS TO:          Radiology Service Line Administrator with matrix to President Guthrie Corning Hospital

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in health related field required

Masters in Healthcare Administration or related healthcare field

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Fairness and diplomacy in dealing with employees.
2. Ability to make rapid decisions and deal with a variety of detail.
3. Considerable initiative and judgment involved in solving complex personnel problems.
4. Discretion with regard to safeguarding confidential information.
5. Ability to perform all requirements of the position in a manner which precludes the possibility of questions regarding the ethical standards of the individual.
6. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees, staff members, members of  Administrative team, board members, members of community, organized labor and governmental agencies.
7. Fully supports and utilizes the principles of quality and performance improvement. Acts as a role model.
8. Responsible for managing and performance of staff and the physical condition of the department (loss      
9. prevention program) in a manner that ensures the risk of injury to patients, visitors and employees is             
10. minimized, through ongoing safety training.
11. Should have sufficient administrative ability to assist in planning, organizing, directing and controlling the clinical activities of the Radiology Department. 
12. Strong working knowledge of PACS to include, but not be limited to, Microsoft Windows Server, disk storage arrays, disk and tape archiving systems, data communications protocols, DICOM, HL-7, PC’s, printers, and peripheral equipment.
13. Experience working with HIPAA and other governmental regulations regarding access, distributions and long term storage of Diagnostic images.
14. Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people, build relationships and consensus, work well under pressure, and on concurrent multidisciplinary projects.  Excellent written/oral communications skills required.
15. Experience working in a union environment, adhering to labor relations principles, and apply a labor contract.

POPULATION SERVED:

  Newborns, infants, children and adults of all ages.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AT END OF ORIENTATION:

• Infection Control and Policy and Procedures
• Safety, Fire, Disaster, OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Standards of Practice
• Policies and Procedures ‑ Documentation
• Policies and Procedures ‑ Departmental, Administrative and Human Resources
• Medical Staff Privileges
• CQI Principles and Activities
• Patient Care Assignment
• Basic Staffing
• Disciplinary Process
• Patient