Location:
Scotland, SD
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)
Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! We offer quality care close to home.
Position Highlights
General hours of work: Monday – Friday (Varied days as department needs coverage). Involves required on call rotation for evenings, weekend, and holidays.
SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic functions of the Radiology Department. Ensures that all standards and regulations concerning radiology services are met and maintained. Ensures quality radiology services.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
Successful completion of accredited school of Radiology.
Minimum of two years clinical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Registered Radiological Technologist with ARRT.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, directs, and supervises all technical aspects of the department in regard to services, programs, and evaluation of such programs.
Maintains radiological services in accordance with the standards established by the hospital with the federal, state, and local standards that may apply.
Is responsible for existing equipment and such contractual services as may be required. Recommends equipment modification, new equipment and essential construction within the department.
Coordinates departmental purchasing and is responsible for stock levels, storage, and utilization.
Is responsible for the technical aspect of radiation safety in the hospital, recommending programs, monitoring and location of warning or identifying devices in carrying our recommendations of the radiation safety officer.
Administers preparation of reports, documents, statistical surveys, and other data required.
Provides for recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and other personnel matters in the department.
Develops a staff schedule for the department including call schedule ensuring 24/7 call coverage.
Makes work assignments and coordinates requirements for radiological services with hospital and clinic routine.
Evaluates accuracy and technical quality of imaging studies, demonstrates difficult or new techniques and procedures to the technical staff. Delegates responsibility to other staff as required.
Provides a channel of communication to the Dir. of PCS and CEO for the department. Provides accurate financial data as requested and assists in the budgeting process.
Develops and revises policies and procedures for the Radiology Department and ensures compliance.
Use dosimeter to monitor employee exposure.
Will operate x-ray and computed tomography equipment to make diagnostic radiographs of designated body parts under the supervision of a director of radiology, following radiologist protocols.
Educate patient on exam preparation to achieve the best diagnostic images.
Follow policies regarding lead protective devices.
Position and instruct patient for particular examination.
Use proper supportive devices and angle boards when needed.
Use correct exposure factors to produce diagnostic images.
Make proper exposure from behind protective barrier or adequate distance from patient and…