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.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Assistant Director of Radiology for Gotham Health is a comprehensive role that involves overseeing the radiology department's daily operational, administrative, and clinical aspects at multiple sites across the region. Additionally, this role involves maintaining audit readiness and meeting all regulatory and compliance guidelines.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and manage the radiology department, ensuring efficient and effective operation of all sites within the region.
• Supervise a team of radiologists, technicians, and administrative staff across the region.
• Foster a collaborative environment and promote team development.
• Evening and weekend hours as needed
• Schedule departmental meetings (i.e. staff meetings, in-service trainings, PI meetings)

Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the radiology department across the region.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain operational standards and procedures.
• Manage and maintain supply inventory for assigned region
• Coordinate and perform examination scheduling as needed

Manage the department's budget, including planning, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.

Quality Control and Compliance:

• Ensure the highest standards of radiological services for the sites within the region.
• Oversee quality control procedures and accreditation processes for assigned sites within the region.
• Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and standards.

Equipment and Technology Management:

• In collaboration with Regional Administrator, oversee the maintenance and procurement of radiology equipment within the assigned region.
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements in radiology and assess their implementation.
• Coordinate and manage daily film processor quality control tests for sites within the assigned region

Audit Readiness-

• Ensure that the service line within the region meets the highest standards for audit readiness and quality of care best practices. Participates in all aspects of compliance readiness, planning and implementation.
• Maintain all certifications and safety documents/protocols pertinent to operating an outpatient radiology services within the assigned region.

Patient Care and Services:

• Ensure patient-centered care in the radiology service.
• Ensure that Work Queues are managed and patient responses including results are informed to patients in a timely fashion as outlined by the policy guidelines
• Oversee Care Coordination and Transitions of Care
• Address patient complaints and concerns related to radiological procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate radiology services into overall patient care.

Strategic Planning:

• In collaboration with the Regional Administrator, develop and implement strategies for the growth and development of the radiology department.
• Conduct market analysis and strategic planning to improve service offerings.

Staff Development and Training:

• Oversee the on-site radiology service staffing within the assigned region to ensure effective operations.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of radiology staff for the assigned region.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with other regional directors to ensure cohesive healthcare services.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and external partners.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and present reports on region all performance to senior management.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping within the region.

Continual Improvement:

• Regularly assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of radiology operations.
• Promote a culture of continual learning and improvement within the department.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Management, Health Care Administration or related discipline; and,
2. Six (6) years of full-time paid experience of program development in a hospital or health care facility in meeting community health needs, health care planning, financial planning, operations and analysis and implementation in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or,
3. A master's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of full-time paid experience at the level indicated in (2) above.
4. Demonstrated skills in written and medical communications; or,
5. A satisfactory equivalent of education, training and experience.

Department Preferences

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN
Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instruction.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:

X-Ray Units, Portables, PC, Xerox Machine, Fax Machine

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

EPIC, Microsoft Office, PACS,

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

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 #: EAS- 01092024-15777