Director of Diagnostic Imaging

Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of the Albuquerque community since 1912. LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute and Lovelace Medical Group. LHS has 613 licensed beds.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Diagnostic Imaging directs and administers strategic, operational, fiscal and personnel activities for all areas of the diagnostic imaging department to include X-Ray, Interventional, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, PET, and Mammography for both inpatient and outpatient services. Prepares and manages budgets, manages / supervises staff and ensures quality services are provided through daily operations. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety and compliance.

• Directs and administers strategic, operational, fiscal and personnel activities for all areas of the diagnostic imaging department to include X-Ray, Interventional, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, PET, and Mammography for both inpatient and outpatient services to ensure department achieves objectives in support of the organization's mission and in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Represents the organization and/or department at various community and/or business meetings; promotes existing or new services; serves as liaison and develops and maintains business relationships.
• Ensures that department facilities and services meet various regulatory standards. Ensures an effective quality improvement program, which is in compliance with patient care services.
• Serves as a resource to staff and ensures that standards of patient care are realized through implementation of a comprehensive, continuous, and systematic plan of care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation as well as providing direct patient care as needed.
• Takes ownership of assignments, special projects, pilot programs; other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge.
• Cooperates and interacts with supervisors, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to "service".
• Meets Budget (Operating & Capital) for assigned areas.
• Mentors, coaches, develop subordinates to accomplish goals.
• Develops policies, processes, strategies and goals that support Department/Corporation direction.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Sciences; Relevant Education and/or experience may be substituted for one another in accordance to policy
• Desired: Master's Degree in related field.
• Minimum: Five (5) years clinical experience of which three (3) years must be in a supervisory role. Relevant Education and/or experience may be substituted for one another in accordance to policy Desired: Director experience in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Current NM License in one (1) or more Diagnostic Imaging modalities; ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS License and BLS. Commensurate experience/skills can substitute for licensure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the radiology field including all imaging modalities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal relation skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to develop business plans.