Director Of Radiology

The Director of Radiology Services is responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic and personnel activities for PMHD Department of Radiology, including operational oversight of imaging services at PMHD. This includes establishing, meeting and continuously monitoring the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives for PMHD.

While the range of duties and responsibilities is broad and varied, the position's major responsibility is directing the day-to-day operations, budgeting, and financial management. The Director works closely with a variety of stakeholders, coordinating the activities of Radiology Services across the district.

The Director of Radiology Services serves as the programmatic and operational leader for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and is responsible to the Chief Clinical Officer and works closely with PMHD employees and leaders.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Departmental Leader

• Provides an experience and environment of patient- and family-centered care.
• Interprets impact of broad scope organizational change for staff and develops change strategies for successful implementation.
• Incorporates PMHD vision, missions and values in goals and programs within Radiology Services.
• Develops and manages operational initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Formulates objectives, goals and strategies collaboratively with other stakeholders.
• Prepares and delivers reports to operational leadership outlining progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives, to include performance related to finance, clinical activity, quality, safety, marketing, and human resources.

Financial Manager

• Actively seeks opportunities to improve financial outcomes, engaging staff in the process.
• Establishes annual financial goals and actively uses benchmarking to high performing systems in similar area of expertise to set annual targets.
• Monitors and analyzes financial data and utilizes it for decisions regarding FTEs, staffing and operational budget.
• Establishes an annual operating and capital budget, demonstrating fiscal responsibility through meeting budget targets.
• Creates business plan(s), justifying variances and analyzing cost benefit of programs.
• Directs and provides guidance to managers to effectively allocate resources based on patient volume, space availability, budget constraints, and program priorities, goals and objectives.
• Articulates to staff the budget and the context within the organizational financials.

Administrative Leader

• Contribute to the success of the PMHD by providing leadership, direction and coordination of operations, and finances.
• Manage and direct all activities within area of responsibility.
• Continually assesses all services, identifies problems, utilizes data to analyze and propose innovative approaches for solutions.
• Maintain records related to operations and services that are complete, accurate, available, and in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities.
• Ensures effective facilitation of improvement teams and development of leadership skills to ensure overall effectiveness of the meetings.
• Organizes and prioritizes time and resources to manage efficiently. Appropriately delegates.
• Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates into Radiology Services practices and programs.
• Articulates and enforces standards for quality/safe patient care
• Develops and implements innovative systems and processes that improve staff and patient quality and safety
• Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develops action plans for improvement
• Initiates, monitors, and enforces regulatory requirements
• Holds self and others accountable to policy, standards and commitments and provides timely follow through on questions and concerns.
• Ensures development of Radiology Services initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and family centered care.
• Develops and implements clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, cost and complication reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based medicine.
• Incorporates the use of evidence-based practice and appreciative enquiry into program development and improvement activities
• Actively listens to staff ideas and concerns, assesses others communication styles and adapts to them.
• Effectively facilitates meetings at Radiology Services and organizational level.
• Creates bi-directional systems that effectively communicate information and data, utilizing multiple methods.
• Articulates and presents data, information, and ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Communicates opinions and ideas in a non-threatening and nonjudgmental manner to staff, peers and others.
• Communicates with physicians, academic department leaders, and senior administrators to maintain coordination with other PMHD programs.
• Demonstrates empathy and concern while ensuring Radiology Services goals are met.
• Manages complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within Radiology Services.
• Creates an environment that encourages diverse opinions, recognizes differences, and incorporates into process and services.
• Exhibits awareness of personal attitudes and beliefs, recognizing its effect on response to others.
• Creates a culture and systems for recognizing and rewarding staff.

Resource Manager

• Creates and maintains a satisfying workplace that fosters professional growth and job satisfaction for all members of the healthcare team.
• Interviews to select top talent, matching Radiology Services needs with appropriate skill sets.
• Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies that support a culture of leadership.
• Identifies and addresses own professional growth needs.
• Assesses manager and staff development needs, identifies goals and provides resources.
• Identifies lack of competency in performance and establishes a plan which includes goals, interventions and measures.
• Maintains membership in professional organization(s) to develop knowledge and resources through networking, continuing education, and participation in national, regional, and/or local activities.
• Ensures integration of ethical standards and core values into everyday work activities.

Educator/Research Facilitator

• Provides opportunities to aspiring clinicians and leaders to develop skills to meet career goals.
• Contributes to a learning environment by providing educational and research experiences to students, residents, and staff.
• Leads and/or serves on a variety of appropriate internal and external committees to represent Radiology Services
• Serves as a representative of Radiology Services to PMHD in order to facilitate the shared interests and relationship between the parties.

Requirements

• BA in health care field or equivalent. American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and California Registered Technologist (CRT).
• 5 years of experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, and to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Require Certified Radiologic Technologist (California) & Fluoroscopy Permit (California).
• Current CPR certification required.