Imaging Services Manager

Position Overview

Primary responsibility includes planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the diagnostic Imaging Services for the assigned hospitals. Activities included are performance of all diagnostic medical imaging processes in the hospital to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Ensure that services are of the best quality, are cost contained and are carried out in an expeditious manner. Additional responsibilities includes recognizing results or problems that require referral to the Radiologist, assuring competency of all personnel, formulating the budget for the department, maintaining performance improvement activities within the department and participating in CQI activities and maintaining efficient and effective departmental operations in compliance with all state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with hospital administration and clinical consultant(s) on planning, organizing and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Make rounds in the Imaging Services areas to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.
• Secure and maintain the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to carry out effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• Initiate and actuate improved methods of services and direct their implementation.
• Responsible for the fiscal operation of the department.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administration.
• Interact professionally with patient / family.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain standards of performance and ensures competency and appropriate licensure of personnel.
• Coordinate the department's in-service training.
• Communicate administrative directive to appropriate personnel
• Promote effective intradepartmental relationships.
• Initiate, interpret and enforce Imaging Services procedures and maintain and interpret hospital policies and procedures in accordance with ACR, DNV, and state radiation control regulations.
• Cooperate in planning programs and safety and preparedness for radiation hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, fire and disaster.
• Attend and participates in hospital committees, as appropriate.
• Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement and CQI activities.

Other Job Functions

Basic Qualifications