Director, Radiology

Description JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Ancillary and Support Services, the Director of Radiology provides strategic and operational leadership for Radiology Services at Effingham Hospital, the Imaging Center in Rincon, and Open MRI. The Director oversees departmental planning, staffing, fiscal management, and the efficient delivery of high-quality imaging services.

The Director ensures services are delivered in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and all applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation requirements. This role supervises and develops a team of skilled professionals, promotes best practices and current imaging technology, and maintains consistent regulatory compliance. The Director collaborates with medical staff, internal departments, and external agencies to coordinate patient-centered care, maintain confidentiality, optimize imaging services, improve patient outcomes, and support the organization’s strategic and operational goals.

Success in this fast-paced, dynamic environment requires self-motivation, sound judgment, creativity, and the ability to work with a high degree of independence. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE Department Operations and Service Delivery Directs daily Imaging Department operations to ensure safe, high-quality, timely, and efficient diagnostic imaging services. Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs Radiology Services in accordance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational requirements.

Develops, implements, monitors, and periodically updates departmental goals, policies, procedures, protocols, performance standards, and job descriptions. Coordinates Radiology Services with other departments to support continuity of care and effective service delivery. May perform staff duties when operationally necessary and meets all competencies established for the assigned role. Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations; accreditation standards; organizational policies; infection-control requirements; OSHA standards; and departmental safety practices.

Leads quality assurance, performance improvement, patient safety, inspection, audit, and regulatory-readiness activities. Maintains effective quality-control practices to promote accuracy, consistency, safety, and continuous improvement. Inspects Radiology Services areas and practices at regular intervals and develops corrective action plans when needed. Reviews departmental policies and procedures on the organizationally established cycle and recommends revisions as needed.

Leadership and Workforce Management Provides leadership, mentoring, continuing education, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff. Determines staffing needs, develops schedules, assigns work, monitors productivity, and consults with leadership regarding staffing concerns. Interviews candidates and recommends hires for departmental positions. Evaluates employee qualifications, competencies, and performance within established timeframes; sets goals and provides timely feedback.

Coordinates employee orientation, training, and continuing education to maintain role-specific competency and regulatory compliance. Strategic Planning, Budget, and Technology Collaborates with hospital leadership to establish departmental strategy, goals, resource allocation, and long-term plans. Prepares and manages the annual operating and capital equipment budgets and keeps expenditures within approved limits.

Monitors departmental metrics and develops action plans to improve quality, patient satisfaction, productivity, and financial performance. Evaluates and implements technologies that improve efficiency, service quality, and patient care. Oversees effective use of RIS, PACS, EMR, and other departmental information systems. Equipment, Supplies, and Facilities Oversees the maintenance, repair,