Administrator Radiology Services

Since 1875, South Brooklyn Health has established its reputation for clinical excellence and culturally competent care. It has designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital, a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital. The hospital's staff is as diverse as the patients they serve. Interpreter services can be provided at any time of the day or night in over 130 languages.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8 : 00 A.M - 4 : 00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

The Administrator, Radiology Services is responsible for oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Department across the health care setting. Formulates and institutes effective strategies and policies that focus on cost-effective health care services, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and service delivery. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding Radiology Department safety and training guidelines, departmental operations and processes, leading to improved patient experience and outcomes.

Examples of Typical Tasks :

• Directs the overall day-to-day operations of the Radiology Department in partnership with clinical and nonclinical staff and is accountable for operational excellence and delivery of quality services.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the department's activities and departmental quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with all required protocols and regulations. Establishes service goals, identifies current problems affecting the quality of service, and recommends service and process improvement initiatives utilizing cost-effective solutions and enhancements.
• Partners with senior leadership, clinical staff, and other key stakeholders to define the operational plan for the Radiology Department ensuring alignment with the System's mission, values, and business goals. Identifies and meets staffing needs to support continuity of care and delivery of high-quality service
• Conducts ongoing review of existing radiological policies and standard operating procedures to identify gaps or discrepancies and implement revisions, as necessary, to support quality control and risk management.
• Monitors, compiles and reviews departmental safety data and presents key findings to the Radiation Safety Officer and other appropriate parties and collaborates with staff to create strategies and recommendations for interventions and appropriate control measures.
• Investigates patient safety incidents and makes reports to the appropriate local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies. Makes recommendations for action plans for the prevention of accidents and to determine containment and control measures to foster a culture of safety for patients, staff and visitors.
• Prepares and / or actively participates in the development of the radiology fiscal year budget and allocation of funds. Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines, reviews budget requests for radiology services and monitors all radiology expenses and purchases.
• Manages staffing needs and provides orientation, training, and guidance to staff to support the continuity of care. Oversees performance assessment and management, participates in selection and disciplinary activities and works with Labor Relations to enforce H+H policies
• Ensures and maintains accurate and current documentation regarding staff licensure and credentials and keeps complete and accurate documentation.
• Oversees processes governing the maintenance of radiologic and magnetic / diagnostic imaging equipment, instruments, supplies and space / design. Ensures equipment needs are met, participates in the selection of new imaging equipment, and follows safety and quality management standards
• Serves as principal advisor and key resource to senior leadership, clinical staff and other appropriate parties on matters pertaining to radiologic services and handles departmental communications to internal and external parties managing the flow of information into and out of the department, including all relative informatics systems in place.
• Provides education and information on radiation safety protocols and prevention methods to clinical and nonclinical staff, community members, patients and caregivers in line with governing agencies / bodies.
• Participates in internal / external quality assurance / performance improvement (QA / PI) activities and programs, training, and relevant health care events, as required.
• Ensures ongoing compliance and maintenance of the NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures with national standards and other applicable external regulatory requirements, guidelines and accreditation authorities as well as safety and quality management standards.
• Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements :

1. Holds and maintains a certification from one (1) of the following issuing bodies : American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Radiology Certified Coder (RCC); and,

2. Associates degree from an accredited college or university; and,

3. Five (5) years of satisfactory radiology experience in a hospital or health care setting, four (4) years of which must have been in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or,

4. A satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience.

NOTE :

All candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the Certified Radiology Administrator exam given by the Radiology Administration Certification Commission.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

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