Navajo Preference Employment Act : In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference. Overview:

The Director of Imaging Services is responsible for the operations and strategic direction of the Medical Imaging Services in compliance with regulatory requirements. This responsibility includes but is not limited to planning, process, standard operating procedures, budgeting/forecasting, staffing, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the medical imaging services provided by subordinate employees. The incumbent provides responsible director, accountable leadership, and plans the overall goals for Imaging Services in collaboration with the Chief of Radiology. The Director of Imaging services provides a full range of imaging services, including X-Ray, CT, Sonography, Echocardiography, and MRI, in the hospital, outpatient clinics, and select satellite clinics. The incumbent works closely with hospital staff, department leaders, and providers to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Must have and maintain a current unrestricted licensure/certification in at least one imaging modality in the state of Arizona.
• Must have and maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Experience:

Must have three (2) years supervisory experience

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences.
• Meticulous and organized, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of maintaining multiple communication channels
• Moderate computer skills and literacy for communication, records, forms, ordering and statistical analysis
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

The work requires prolonged period of maintaining balance, frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching twisting, reaching, and/or occasionally sitting, driving, and climbing. Position of patients who may be unconscious or disabled require considerable effort and working in awkward positions. Heavy lifting of totally incapacitated patients is done only with the help of other employees available. Must have ability to frequently lift up to 75lbs and occasionally over 100lbs and the ability to push and pull up to 100lbs frequently with occasionally the need to push and pull over 100lbs. Sensory requirements for position include far, near, color vision, depth perception, seeing fine details, hearing normal speech, hearing overhead pages, and telephone use. Must have ability of both hand manipulation in simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation, and use of keyboards.

Mental:

The incumbent must perform all imaging procedures that are complex and intricate as the instrument selection factors must be tailored to each patient habitus correlated with anatomical areas of clinical concern. Diagnostic quality is markedly affected by the incumbent’s ability to maximally utilize equipment capabilities and to extrapolate relevant visual images on the screen to the recorded exam. Work requires prolonged ability to concentrate, frequently handle high degree of flexibility, demonstrate high degree of patience, and occasionally cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way, manage altercations, handle multiple priorities in stressful situation, work alone, adapt to shift work, and work in areas that are close and crowded. Must accept a flexible schedule to meet unit needs.

Environmental:

May frequently be exposed to hazardous or moving equipment, as well as occasional exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature or humidity, and loud noises.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in assessing, planning, directing and coordinating the Radiology Department. Manages and directs operations within the various modalities including diagnostics, CT scan, MRI, Interventional Radiology, Sonography, echocardiography within the hospital and satellite clinics.
• Follows instruction and works well with the Chief of Radiology to fulfill tasks and mission.
• Evaluates efficiency of operations as well as the quality of service including satellite clinics.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures for the effective and efficient management and operation of the department.
• Provides leadership in creating a team environment for effective and efficient operations.
• Develops short- and long-range departmental plans and programs consistent with organizational policies, coordinates programs with other departments.
• Administers continuous Performance Improvement program to evaluate quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of services provided. The director has the responsibility to do critical analysis of systems and processes.
• Develops, implements and revises employee performance standards, ensuring that they are consistent with the duties and responsibilities contained in position descriptions. Initiate actions for promotions, reassignments, change, performance awards and disciplinary actions. Counsels employees’ regarding training and individual development plans.
• Maintains competencies of departmental staff in current practices, procedures, skills, and abilities. Ensures the safe and efficient use of radiology equipment, taking action to resolve faults/issues.
• Adheres to and promotes compliance with radiation safety and protection policy associated codes of practice, and takes appropriate action where non-compliance is evident.
• Plans, implements, and directs the Medical Imaging program. and maintains the working policies of the branch (i.e., scope of services, daily operating policy, short and long term goals, and adequate staffing of the branch; develops or directs the development of the procedure manual for all modalities withing imaging; establishes and maintains an effective Quality Control, Quality Improvement, Preventative Maintenance and Safety program.
• Directs the full range of Medical Imaging services from a technical as well as administrative point of view. Monitors the radiological procedures and techniques to assure compliance with established procedures. Conducts reviews of work procedures and identifies factors that contribute to ineffective and deficient quality processes, (i.e., error in work instructions or procedures). Maintains proper maintenance and functioning of imaging equipment. Assures that safety precautions are used by subordinates to reduce radiation exposure.
• Incumbent is responsible as the radiology computer point of contact for the Medical Imaging software for the RIS/PACS system. Assists in planning for necessary hardware, directs the placing of necessary hardware in proper locations, trains all branch staff in use of software systems, logs in and researches any problems/error codes resulting from the software, trains ancillary staff (i.e., physician, nursing, physical therapy, etc.) in the use of the radiology software package.
• Assists in counseling and instructing employees on both work and administrative matters through resolving complaints, grievances, breaches of conduct and disciplinary actions of Laboratory personnel.
• Maintains liaison with all hospital branches, direct patient care and administration in order to assure smooth and cooperative functioning of the patient care team. Serves as the focal point within the imaging branch for all property and supply management activities. Recommends the kind of imaging equipment to be purchased and directs the installation of imaging equipment. Keeps abreast of changes in the medical imaging field so as to continually update and optimize patient care. Keeps up to date with development or change in legislation and accreditation standards and implements same within the branch framework.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respiratory or higher, if available), and eye or face shield.
• Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. (see CDC website for more current updated)
• Complete task training for all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for all surface contaminated by a communicable disease to ensure a high level of patient, visitor, employee and external customer satisfaction.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.