Description
Director of Radiology
Your Role:
This position is responsible for the efficient operation of Diagnostic Imaging Services at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital to include; CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology (IR), Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and Radiography
This incumbent is responsible for developing and refining the mission of the department, partnering with the physicians and Medical Director. This incumbent is accountable to ensure delivery of efficient and quality cost effective services that meet the diagnostic needs of the physicians and patients. The incumbent is accountable for the department's regulatory compliance, radiation safety, technology assessment, capital need, development and analysis as well as the development and retention of all imaging staff.
This position will be responsible for approximately 60 personnel. The incumbent is expected to develop, introduce, maintain, and continuously improve the quality of technologies, services, procedures, and practices that respond to the needs of our customers in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. The incumbent will develop, implement, and carry out a plan for financial resources that will meet budget targets and revenue projections in accordance with organizational needs.
This role works with all members of the healthcare team to effectively identify and resolve problems, develop new services, comply with regulations, enhance staff effectiveness, and meet facility and system goals. This role supports the development and adoption of standardized protocols and procedures for all modalities within the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Imaging Services Department.
Positions reporting to this title include but are not limited to: Radiology Managers, Supervisors, Clerical and Technical staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Pediatric technical experience
8+ year's progressive management experience in Imaging Department operations.
Experience in 2 or more modalities
Effective knowledge of personnel management and team building skills.
EPIC experience
ARRT Certification
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree (or equivalent experience)
5 year's experience
Department/Unit Summary:
When it comes to diagnostic imaging, children's needs differ from adults'. They need extra safeguards and care. Our team has the experience and training to keep your child safe while providing accurate medical images. Our goal is to exceed families' and referring physicians' expectations with our imaging and interpretation.
We support the Image Gently Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging, dedicated to raising awareness of lower radiation doses in the imaging of children. Children's Hospital also supports and practices the radiation safety principle of ALARA, an acronym for "as low as reasonably achievable."
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity -- of culture, thinking, learning and leading -- is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
- US News & World Report: #1 Hospital in Tennessee, #1 Health Care Provider in Nashville, #1 Audiology ( Bill Wilkerson Center ), 9 adult and 9 pediatric clinical specialties ranked among the nation's best, #15 Education and Training
- Truven Health Analytics: among the top 100 hospitals in the US
- Becker's Hospital Review: one of the "100 Greatest Hospitals in America"
- The Leapfrog Group: grade "A" in Hospital Safety Score
- National Institutes of Health: among the top 10 grant awardees for medical research in the US
- American Association for the Advancement of Science: 12 faculty members elected fellows in 2014
- Magnet Recognition Program: Vanderbilt nurses are the only group honored in Tennessee
- Nashville Business Journal: Middle Tennessee's healthiest employer
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