Radiology Director

Description:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Imaging/ Radiology Director to be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operation of the Imaging Services Department. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assures competency of all personnel. Assists in formulating the budget. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all Joint Commission, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols. Clients served are predominately adults and geriatrics, but adolescents/pediatrics and neonate/infants will occasionally be treated.

What your day will look like:

• 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 carry out 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.
• Ensures that the staff technicians are not allowed to perform independent fluoroscopic examinations.
• Delegates authority and 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 inservice training.
• Promotes effective intradepartmental 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 CQI 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. Barium and contrast material and the like may be placed in the cabinets.
• Promotes and advances Hospital-community relationships and participates in community affairs.
• Ensures preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population

Success Factors:

• High School graduate; BS degree preferred.
• Graduate of accredited Imaging Program required. Bachelors or Master degree preferred.
• 5 years technical experience and 2 years management experience.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified by the State of Texas to practice and administer radiation.
• Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) preferred
• Current BLS certification.
• Some background in Imaging Services administration; experience such as Supervisor or Assistant Director of an Imaging Services department.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

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