Executive Director, Radiology Services

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Family: Healthcare Administration
Job Function: Operations
Job Title: Executive Director, Radiology Services
Pay Band: 14
FLSA Status: Exempt
General Description (Purpose and Function):
Oversees the radiology services at UMHC/SCCC, Deerfield Beach Satellite, Applebaum Diagnostic Imaging Center
and ABLEH. The Director is responsible for the 24/7 direction and management of fiscal planning, management
accounting, patient accounting, budget and audits, disbursements, personnel management, space planning and
management, inventory control, general administration and assisting or acting on behalf of the Medical Directors in
dealing with physician issues. The Executive Director manages operations consisting of 60,000 square ft. clinical
space, $128 million in gross revenue and $ 20 million in operating expense. The Director has the following three
direct reports: Manager of Radiology Services at UMHC/SCCC; Manager of the Applebaum Diagnostic Imaging
Center and ABLEH and the Director of Radiology Services at the Deerfield Satellite, Manager of Risk Prevention, and
RIS/PACS Systems Analyst The Deerfield Radiology Director will report to both the Executive Director of Radiology
Services and the Deerfield Satellite Director for day to day operational issues.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
 Oversees the radiology services at UMHC/SCCC, Deerfield Beach Satellite, Applebaum Diagnostic Imaging
Center and ABLEH.
 Responsible for the 24/7 direction and management of fiscal planning, management accounting, patient
accounting, budget and audits, disbursements, personnel management, space planning and management,
inventory control, general administration and assisting or acting on behalf of the Medical Directors in dealing
with physician issues.
 Manages operations consisting of 60,000 square ft. clinical space, $128 million in gross revenue and $ 20
million in operating expense.
 Accountable for a comprehensive and effective communication strategy within the radiology service that
promotes a common understanding of the market, vision, strategy and accountabilities. Promotes a culture of
two-way communication and creates opportunities for physician/staff participation.
 Responsible for planning of future growth by assessing existing and future program needs, establishing
priorities and identifying fiscal and human resources for development. Defining goals and objectives for
radiology services regarding growth, fiscal plan, patient care revenue and collections, staffing support
requirements and policies.
 Develops operational plans with evaluation components at 1, 2 and 3 year levels; provides regular reports to
Hospital leadership on the status of radiology services in relationship to its annual operational plan.
 Develops and implements a comprehensive plan to improve patient access to radiology services. Optimizes
the patient flow assuring exceptional customer service and patient satisfaction.
 Establishes policies to appropriately and effectively support high quality, highly satisfied and cost-effective
patient care in accordance to University policies. Responsible for the overall efficient utilization of radiology
services.
 Responsible for tracking and resolving all patient/physician/staff complaints in accordance with UMHC/SCCC
and University policies.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or working conditions
associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.
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Works with all UM Heath System clinical sites to assure coordination of services, program development and
optimal integration of services and inter-working relationships.
Initiates, manages and monitors appropriate interventions to ensure compliance with JACHO, inspections
and all other licensure requirements. Reviews and acts on inspecting agencies’ reports, and keeps Hospital
leadership informed. Ensures radiology services comply with all regulatory requirements, including obtaining
and maintaining credentials, certifications, and accreditations needed for operations of the hospital.
Participates in planning, promoting and conducting organization wide performance improvement activities
through the PI Council. Develops and directs performance improvement monitoring activities reporting
progress toward achieving quality management goals through designated PI Committees.
Develops excellent relationships with external constituencies, including working with Advancement to
successfully develop major donors.
Responsible for all radiology facility improvement and expansion projects; working with University facilities
department, architects, and contractors.
Assures that all areas comply with HIPAA, safety and risk management requirements and activities.
Responsible for standardizing policies and procedures throughout the radiology service line, cross training
staff and establishing a UM Health System approach to providing radiology services. Assuring economies of
scale, improving patient access and financial performance. Migrating functions such as registration towards a
UM Health System solution as needed and appropriate.
Fiscal/ Financial Management
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Fiscal planning is to be incorporated in the radiology service line total planning process to include preparation
and review of monthly financial statements which would include evaluation of radiology service line fiscal
status in relationship to its financial forecast.
Implementation of fiscal policies in accordance with the University’s Policies and Procedures.
Develops an accountable annual capital, operational and labor budget; meeting/exceeding goals. Maintains
sound accounting and financial stability by reviewing and approving the reconciliation of accounts and
expenditure control.
Conducts project costs analysis and costs benefits analysis with recommendations for program continuance,
modification or termination.
Conducts in depth analysis of equipment needs and purchases including financial projections and ROI.
Reviews equipment purchase contracts and follows through to successful installation.
Maintains and improves radiology business procedures, purchasing procurement and inventory control
systems.
Creates and manages database for radiology activities. Compiles and submits to hospital leadership monthly
statistics of variance and trend analysis of patient care, volumes and financial activities.
Directs and manages fiscal functions by developing the appropriate billing structure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 Knowledge of Current Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Practice.
 Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical staff in a manner conducive to
maintenance of high technical standards, efficiency, and performance.
 Ability to perform quality control procedures for radiation therapy.
 Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in devising, installing and interpreting rules, regulations, policies
or procedures.
 Ability to express ideas and information, clearly, concisely, verbally and writing.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or working conditions
associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with subordinates, superiors, and officials of
other departments.
Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):
 Bachelor’s degree required.
Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
 Seven years of relevant work experience required.
Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be an exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or working conditions
associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.
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