Chief of Radiology

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for implementing VHA Handbooks, rules, directives, policies and regulations governing a broad range of administrative aspects of the medical center.
To affect the policies, have the skills in management theory, cost-benefit analysis, and statistical analysis.
Participates as a member, lead or champion of process improvement teams, leadership committees such as Medical Staff Executive Committee, Patient Aligned Care Team Committees, Clinical Executive Board, Professional Standards Board, Peer Review Committee, etc..
In conjunction with other Service Chiefs, the Peer Review Committee and Professional Standards Board, the incumbent works to assure that any issues and deficiencies are corrected according to standards.
Tasked with providing active leadership and decision making for the organization, is responsible for strategic planning, the budget process, and performance improvement initiatives.
Participates in the annual budget estimate for operation of the service.
Develops and administers a formal, systematic performance plan for reviewing, appraising and continuously improving each phase of clinical/clinical support/administrative activity.
Responsible for assuring that services provided by this medical center meet the standards set by accrediting agencies which govern the quality of care for this medical center, to include, but not limited to Joint Commission, the OIG, SOARS, etc.
demonstrate knowledge and skills in interpersonal relations, especially the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers.
Responsible for identifying training needs for subordinate employees, for ensuring the competency of staff for their selected positions.
Responsible for personnel actions involving key subordinates and is responsible for effective labor/employee relations by coordinating with Human Resources.
Ensure that services delivered are consistent with customer service needs and standards.