Director of Radiology- North Dakota American Consultants is looking for the next Director of Radiology for a facility located outside Williston, ND. This is a permanent position.

Director of Radiology Position Overview:

The Director of Radiology is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the Imaging Services Department. They will ensure compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly and maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QAPI activities. They will assure competency of all personnel, assist in formulating the budget, and maintain efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Imaging Services Department
• Prior Auth and Scheduling Team for

Radiology Key Responsibilities:

• Works with hospital administration on planning, organizing, and directing Imaging Services operations and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Makes daily rounds in Imaging Services to judge effectiveness of operation, utilization of personnel and supplies, and general ethical and professional atmosphere.
• Secures and maintains the physical facilities, equipment and supplies which are required to conduct effective patient care and create an optimum physical environment.
• Carries on continuous analysis, evaluation, and audit of Imaging Services.
• Initiates and actuates improved methods of imaging services and directs their implementation.
• Prepares department budgets for personnel, operating expenses, and capital equipment.
• Responsible for fiscal operation of the department.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administration.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Delegates responsibility to the Imaging Services personnel.
• Establishes and maintains standards of performance.
• Directs and participates in the human resource management function for the department by coordinating the selection, promotion, orientation, and performance appraisal processes.
• Coordinates the department's in-service training.
• Promotes effective inter-departmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• Initiates, interprets, and enforces Imaging Services procedures and maintains and interprets hospital policies and procedures.
• Cooperates in planning programs and safety and preparedness for fire and disaster.
• Attends and participates on hospital committees, as appropriate.
• Is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of performance improvement and QAPI activities.
• Provides staff education with an emphasis on the organizational performance quality improvement program.
• Ensures that there is adequate storage for supplies and equipment. Films and supplies shall be stored in the Imaging Services area. No film shall be stored in the x-ray room itself.
• Ensure medications and contrast media are stored safely and in a locked area.
• Promote and advance hospital-community relationships and take part in community affairs.
• Ensures preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric, and general population.
• Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, using the grievance process as required.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
• Effectively and consistently communicates administrative directives to personnel and encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions.
• Follows all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages are desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of imagining procedures and ability/certification to perform and assist with procedures.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelors of Radiology Sciences or other related degrees required.
• Minimum 2 years of Imaging Services supervision/administration required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Radiology certified specialty.

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS certified
• AART Certification and at least one Radiology specialty certification, such as CT, MRI, or Dexa.

Pay:

$140,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person