The Position

Reporting to the hospital’s CEO, the primary function of the Director of Radiology is to plan, direct and coordinate administrative activities of the Radiology Department of the hospital. The position conducts studies and implements changes to improve internal operations of the department and advises staff and supervisors on administrative changes. This leader assists the CEO and the CFO in the preparation of the department budget and directs and coordinates personnel activities of department. The Director recommends cost saving methods and hospital supply changes to effect economy of department operations. Interprets, prepares and distributes statistical data regarding department operations. Frequent key tasks include, but are not limited to: Working closely with the Senior Management Team and other clinical and administrative department Directors/Managers Management and supervision of radiology techs and other department employees Maintaining responsibility and accountability for all department budgetary activities including specifying, ordering, installing, and maintaining all pertinent equipment Developing, implementing, and revising protocols and standards of care Maintaining established policies and procedures, departmental objectives, quality standards and patient safety standards Establishing patient confidentially procedures for protection of patient information Ensuring the department maintains 24-hour coverage to include on-call and call-back protocols in conjunction with hospital policy Establishing proper radiation protection and precautions, and procedures necessary to operate radiographic, fluoroscopic, and department portable equipment Showing competency to operate all equipment organic to the department

The Successful Candidate

The Director of Radiology will possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to play a key role in the clinical leadership of this health system. These competencies include, but are not limited to, the following: 3+ years of supervisory level experience in a hospital radiology department Certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and current, valid, unencumbered license to practice in the State of Louisiana Current BLS Proficiency with MS Office and common web applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent leadership skills Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with physicians, leaders, and other team members at all levels of the organization Exceptional problem-solving skills

Compensation

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive compensation package, including, but not limited to: Competitive salary Paid time off Full suite of health and welfare benefits Retirement plan with match Benefits availability on the first of the month following 30 days of employment