Director of Radiology

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Establishes a Strategic Plan for Radiology Services in consultation with the Executive Leadership.
2. Defines the resources required to implement the strategic plan and work with leaders across WVU Medicine to determine how the needed resources will be provided.
3. Oversees the management and development of Radiologic facilities.
4. Creates an Annual Operating Plan and define the resources required to execute the plan.  Understands financial outcomes to help guide reinvestment into the department.
5. Assists in developing and managing the capital and operating budgets for the hospitals’ applicable departments and its defined interests, while monitoring budgetary compliance for the activities.
6. Directly manages the operations and financial management of dedicated operational units with the support of the President/CEO and Chair of Radiology.
7. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care by empowering staff, coordinating activities between operating departments and by promoting patient satisfaction.
8. Oversees the Quality and Performance Improvement functions.
9. Selects, hires, manages and evaluates the performance and effectiveness of employees and facilitate the professional development of all staff to ensure clinical practice competence.  Responsible for the oversight of the Human Resources function.
10. Establishes annual and long-term quality, service, and financial goals.
11. Maintains collaborative working relations with key physician and hospital leaders.
12. Represents Radiology Department in collaboration with the Medical Chair within the hospital medical staff and community through presentation and education activities.
13. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care in accordance with Standards of Care, philosophy and plans of WVU Medicine.
14. Facilitates the professional development of all staff and ensures competence in practice.
15. Develops departmental budget for personnel, material and services.  Operates department in accordance with approved budgets.
16. Participates in committees and completes additional projects as assigned.
17. Responsible for certification/licensing/accreditation of all radiologic services.
18. Establishes a Strategic Plan for Radiology Services in consultation with the Executive Leadership.
19. Defines the resources required to implement the strategic plan and work with leaders across WVU Medicine to determine how the needed resources will be provided.
20. Oversees the management and development of Radiologic facilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white monitor or photograph.
2. Stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
3. Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office and clinical settings

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to apply leadership skills to a variety of situations.
2. Excellent written and communication skills
3. Excellent customer service skills.