Radiology Job Description

Radiology Job Description

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Radiology provides oversight and medical physics support to Atrium Health Radiology Departments including radiology equipment quality assurance programs.

Radiology Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective radiology job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included radiology job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Directing, coordinating, and overseeing the daily activities of Diagnostic Radiology (including diagnostic radiology exams performed in the Emergency Department and Operating Room), Nuclear Medicine, VIR, PET/CT, MRI, CT and Ultrasound to ensure efficient operations, quality and timely results reporting, and superior, consistent customer service
Development of capital, expense, and labor budget for Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, VIR, PET/CT, MRI, CT and Ultrasound cost centers
Managing expenses associated with staff, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance focusing on maximizing efficiencies and cost saving measure through oversight and preparation of statistical reports and data regarding Department performance against internal and external performance expectations and budget
Establishing and maintaining strong/positive relationships with referring physicians and their office staff, vendors, and other department staff throughout the hospital in order to promote services, address critical issues, attract and retain customers, and ensure communication of new technologies/services, successes, improvement initiatives, and department needs
Maintaining authority for recruitment, hiring, and discipline (firing) processes for clinical and administrative staff associated with the Radiology Department modalities for which the Admin
Performing mid-year and annual reviews
Providing mentoring and idea sharing with direct reports
Establishing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures on an annual basis
Reviewing job descriptions of direct reports on an annual basis
Managing customer service and service recovery efforts as necessary

Radiology Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Radiology

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, ARRT, IV, CT, RRA, A.R.R.T, CPI, AHA, PALS

Education for Radiology

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the radiology job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Radiology, Associates, Technical, Graduate, Education, Radiologic Technology, Technology, Science, Performance, Patient Care

Skills for Radiology

Desired skills for radiology include:

Medical terminology
Interventional equipment
Procedures and materials/supplies needed for each procedure
Universal precautions and personal protective devices to be utilized when operating radiology systems
State
Anatomy and related pathologic processes
Local
Federal and Joint Commission Regulations
Anatomy
Anatomy and physiology

Desired experience for radiology includes:

Continually seeking opportunities to further refine leadership skills and expertise in all areas related to healthcare administration through attendance/participation at education sessions, industry meetings, and other continuing education opportunities
Participating (or delegate as appropriate) in all appropriate Radiology related meetings to ensure interaction with all aspects of the organization associated with the Radiology Department
Direct, coordinate, and oversee the daily activities of Diagnostic Radiology (including diagnostic radiology exams performed in the Emergency Department and Operating Room), Nuclear Medicine, VIR, PET/CT, MRI, CT and Ultrasound to ensure efficient operations, quality and timely results reporting, and superior, consistent customer service
Develop capital, expense, and labor budget for Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, VIR, PET/CT, MRI, CT and Ultrasound cost centers
Manage expenses associated with staff, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance focusing on maximizing efficiencies and cost saving measure through oversight and preparation of statistical reports and data regarding Department performance against internal and external performance expectations
Establish and maintain strong/positive relationships with referring physicians and their office staff, vendors, and other department staff throughout the hospital in order to promote services, address critical issues, attract and retain customers, and ensure communication of new technologies/services, successes, improvement initiatives, and department needs

Radiology Examples

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Radiology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a radiology. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for radiology
  • Maintain authority for recruitment, hiring, and discipline (firing) processes for clinical and administrative staff associated with the Radiology Department modalities
  • Perform mid-year and annual reviews
  • Provide mentoring and idea sharing with direct reports
  • Establish, review, and update policies and procedures on an annual basis
  • Review job descriptions of direct reports on an annual basis
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies such as, JCAHO, ACR and other regulatory agencies
  • Manage customer service and service recovery efforts as necessary
  • Maintain active membership in related industry, professional associations
  • Participate (or delegate as appropriate) in all appropriate Radiology related meetings to ensure interaction with all aspects of the organization associated with the Radiology Department
  • Consistently performs quality exams and ensures that department protocols are followed (positioning protocols, CT)
Qualifications for radiology
  • ARDMS or ARRT Certification in General and Vascular Ultrasound, ARRT Diagnostic Radiology Certification
  • 2+ years of Clinical experience in Radiology
  • Florida Registered Radiologic Technologist / ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technology required
  • Prior Radiology experience preferred
  • Graduate of a formal Radiologic Technology training in an AMA approved school and be registered with the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT)
  • Minimum of 12 months’ experience performing Computed Tomography(CT) and Radiologic procedures in an ER setting or another high-volume area is required
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Radiology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of radiology. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for radiology
  • Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows)
  • Provide extensive support to each of our client hospitals by assisting with following
  • Acts as liaison between the Radiologists, the Technologists and the patient regarding waiting periods, status of test, Instructs patients in changing clothes for exams, assisting them when necessary
  • Establishes criteria for setting priorities
  • Provides oversight and support to staff
  • Maintains departmental compliance with accrediting bodies
  • Keep current regarding developments in professional/technical fields, taking leadership role internally and externally in providing patient and community education
  • Audit computer-assisted coding engine results for accurately applied diagnostic and procedural codes for basic X-rays, CTs, MRIs, and interventions comprising of biopsies and drainage
  • Research, analyze, and abstract diagnoses and diagnostic and/or interventional procedures from the radiology reports and other Hospital and Outpatient Center records
  • Compile and maintain Hospital logs and reports
Qualifications for radiology
  • CT Certification (required in AZ & CO)
  • Current BLS from an American Heart Association (AHA) recognized course
  • Performs diagnostic radiology procedures, providing safety for self, patients and all other individuals
  • Work requires at least 10 years of progressively advanced financial and administrative management experience with at least 5 -7 years directly related to Radiology or hospital operations at a Manager level or above
  • 6 months training/experience in special procedures
  • MRT -- TDH required
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Radiology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of radiology. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for radiology
  • Evaluates “special needs” studies and presents findings and recommendations to Administrative Director
  • Organizes and manages staff to meet departmental goals
  • Manages daily OR, ED and out-patient schedules
  • Implements Quality Control/Performance Improvement practices
  • Participates in preparing budget estimates of staff, supplies and equipment
  • Evaluates accuracy and technical quality of radiographs
  • Monitors film quality with spot check audits of different specialty examinations and procedures
  • Maintains RIS (Radiology Information System), HIS (Hospital Information System) and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication) systems
  • Monitors the RIS/HIS systems on a daily basis for overall performance
  • Plans, implements and monitors department PACS system
Qualifications for radiology
  • Texas MRB-MRT
  • ARRT, RT (R), Must be registered or registry eligible and complete the requirements and become registered within the first year of employment
  • ARRT, (R), or registry eligible with completion of registration within one (1) year of employment
  • CPR (American Heart)
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and/or Radiology Associate Degree required, B.S
  • Clinical Experience Requirements as outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for each modality
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Radiology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of radiology. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for radiology
  • Provides training and support to staff
  • Coordinates with Health System PACS system administrators to ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures
  • Monitors radiologic equipment
  • Troubleshoots mechanical problems and performs minor repairs as necessary
  • Recognizes and handles major problems with all of the existing equipment and coordinates service arrangements, when necessary
  • Manages supply inventory
  • Coordinates departmental ordering and purchases
  • Oversees stock levels, storage locations and utilization of film inventories and medical/surgical supplies
  • Assists the radiologic technologist and radiologist with procedures to facilitate patient flow
  • Provides appropriate patient safety measures to ensure delivery of quality patient care
Qualifications for radiology
  • ARRT/TMB
  • Certification by ARRT in multiple modalities
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Sciences or registry eligible and become registered within one (1) year from date of hire
  • Previous radiology technologist experience, required
  • Experience in OR preferred
  • Knowledge and competence working with C-Arm fluoroscopy and portable radiography in a surgical environment
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Radiology Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a radiology. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for radiology
  • Prepares room set-up to ensure availability of procedural needs
  • Transports patients to maintain patient flow
  • Assembles and files radiology jackets to ensure timely examination processing
  • Manages all aspects of the Imaging Department operations
  • Must be able to manage departmental scope, quality initiatives, modality performance, budgets, appropriate staffing, and customer service
  • Responsible for monitoring all of the technical and support operations to assure work is completed in a timely, efficient and competent manner
  • Creates a work environment that ensures an exceptional patient experience, high quality care, and a positive work environment for staff
  • Under the supervision of a Radiologist, operates radiographic equipment to obtain radiographs of a designated portion of the body
  • Operate/adjust/check all X-ray equipment
  • Assist in preparation and administration of contract media for designated examinations
Qualifications for radiology
  • Performs professional diagnostic radiological services on a daily basis under general supervision utilizing approved policies and procedures
  • Plan and organize professional services for diagnostic radiology examinations
  • Properly identify all radiographic images
  • Complete all posted daily responsibilities
  • Maintain records and complete requisitions via computer and handwritten entry
  • Perform miscellaneous job responsibilities as assigned

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