UMMARY:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs and manages the operation of TPR Imaging Services Department.
* Develops, implements and evaluates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures related to diagnostic imaging; provides staff support to higher level management within TPR.
* Organize, supervise and monitor the provision of the specialized clinical services, practices and procedures of the Diagnostic Imaging Department; ensure all applicable guidelines for accreditation, quality assurance and safe patient care are met.
* Participate in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities within the Diagnostic Imaging Department Act as liaison to Physicians group.
* Prepare cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within the approved budget.
* Negotiate contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations for services within the Diagnostic Imaging Department; administer and monitor contracts.
* Maintain an effective working relationship with a variety of organizations, including medical, nursing and clinical staff in throughout Tenet, County departments, other agencies and private health care providers.
* Answer questions and provide information to the public; enforce applicable clinical standards, codes and regulations as required. Provide staff assistance to higher level management on clinical issues within the area of specialization.
* Select, supervise, train and evaluate clinical, professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
* Organize available staff in such a way as to maximize quality patient care.
* Develop work schedules, on call assignments, and other methods of assuring adequate staff coverage; manage the scheduling of patients.
* Interpret and apply departmental administrative and personnel policies.
QUALIFICATIONS (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):
* BS of Radiologic Technology Program.
* 5 to 7 years related experience; healthcare industry experience required.
* Principles, practices, trends and technological developments in the area of diagnostic imaging
* Knowledge of Clinical practices, procedures and techniques in the area of diagnostic imaging
* Knowledge of Laws, regulations, accreditation standards and safety guidelines, related to diagnostic imaging services
* Knowledge of principles of budget preparation and monitoring
* Knowledge of principles of personnel training, supervision and evaluation
* Knowledge of principles of imaging methods and image/film management
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with diagnostic imaging
* Experience with modern imaging equipment, including CT, MRI, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Mammogram, Nuclear Medicine
* Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and physics as applied to diagnostic imaging of the human body
* Experience with the care and operation of diagnostic imaging equipment
* Current computer software such as Microsoft Office, including email and calendar usage
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