JOB TITLE

Radiology Director

DEPARTMENT

Imaging Services

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer Responsible for:

Radiology Technologist Interrelationships:

Works cooperatively with department staff, all hospital Departments and the Medical Staff.

JOB SUMMARY

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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

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

Job Duties:

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.