Administrator of Radiology Services- Gotham Health

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Administrator for Radiology, Radiotherapy and Imaging Services is responsible for oversight and management

of the day-to-day operations of the departments across the health care setting. Formulates and institutes effective

strategies and policies that focus on cost-effective health care services, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and

service delivery. Assesses and develops and implements plans for departmental safety and training guidelines,

departmental operations and processes, leading to improved patient experience, outcomes, volume and revenue.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Directs the overall day-to-day operations of the departments in partnership with clinical and non-clinical staff and is accountable for operational excellence and delivery of quality services.
• Accountable for the financial operations/management, in accordance with the Departmental standards and in collaboration with the Chair and/or Senior Leadership member. Specifically, responsible for the management of the operating budget which includes the development of annual budgets, variance reports and performance analysis
• Monitors the effectiveness of the department's activities and departmental quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with all required protocols and regulations. Establishes annual goals, identifies current problems affecting the quality and timeliness of service, and leads service and process improvement initiatives utilizing cost-effective solutions and enhancements.
• Partners with senior leadership, clinical staff, and other key stakeholders to define the operational plan for the department ensuring alignment with the System's mission, values strategic pillars and business goals. Identifies and meets staffing needs to support continuity of care and delivery of high-quality service
• Conducts ongoing review of existing all diagnostic imaging modalities, patient transport and biomed policies and standard operating procedures to identify gaps or discrepancies and implement revisions, as necessary, to support quality control and risk management.
• Advise senior leadership on the purchasing of all Radiologic equipment and create an equipment replacement strategy and help in identifying funding for major purchases
• Monitors, compiles and reviews departmental safety data and presents key findings to the Radiation Safety Officer and other appropriate parties and collaborates with staff to create strategies and recommendations for interventions and appropriate control measures.
• Investigates patient safety incidents and makes reports to the appropriate local, state, and federal public health and regulatory agencies. Makes recommendations for action plans for the prevention of accidents and to determine containment and control measures to foster a culture of safety for patients, staff and visitors.
• Prepares and/or actively participates in the development and management of the fiscal year budget and allocation of funds. Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines, reviews budget requests for radiology, radiotherapy, all imaging modalities, biomed, and patient transport services and monitors all expenses and purchases.
• Manages staffing needs and provides orientation, training, and guidance to staff to support the continuity of care. Oversees performance assessment and management, participates in selection and disciplinary activities and works with Labor Relations to enforce H+H policies. Ensures and maintains accurate and current documentation regarding staff licensure and credentials and keeps complete and accurate documentation.
• Oversees processes governing the maintenance of medical equipment, instruments, supplies and space/design. Ensures equipment needs are met, participates in the selection of new equipment, and follows safety and quality management standards
• Serves as principal advisor and key resource to senior leadership, clinical staff and other appropriate parties on matters pertaining to radiologic services and handles departmental communications to internal and external parties managing the flow of information into and out of the department, including all relative informatics systems in place.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate education and information is provided on radiation safety protocols and prevention methods to clinical and nonclinical staff, community members, patients and caregivers in line with governing agencies/bodies.
• Participates in internal/external quality assurance/performance improvement (QA/PI) activities and programs, training, and relevant health care events, as required.
• Ensures ongoing compliance and maintenance of the NYC Health + Hospitals policies and procedures with national standards and other applicable external regulatory requirements, guidelines and accreditation authorities as well as safety and quality management standards. Provides leadership to the team for issues relating to The Joint Commission, FDA/MQSA, ACR accreditation, the Bureau of Radiologic Health and NYS DOH, HRSA, Articles 28 and 32
• Provides oversight of the safety committee as it pertains to radiation and MRI safety
• Performs other related duties, as directed.
• This position is required to be on-site and to travel to multiple sites for management

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:
1. Holds and maintains a certification from one (1) of the following issuing bodies: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Radiology Certified Coder (RCC); and,
2. Associates degree from an accredited college or university; and,
3. Five (5) years of satisfactory radiology experience in a hospital or health care setting, four (4) years of which must have been in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or,
4. A satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience.
NOTE:
All candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for the Certified Radiology Administrator exam given by the Radiology Administration Certification Commission.

Department Preferences

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

EPIC
MS Suite
PACS
Power Scribe 360

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: CUM- 09302024-30644