Chief Radiologic Technologist I

Salary Range: $6,959.64 - $10,041.00 monthly

SUMMARY

The Chief Radiologic Technologist oversees all aspects of Diagnostic Imaging, from strategic planning and budgeting to staffing and technology implementation.

This role integrates clinical services with organizational goals while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include exercising independent judgment in personnel management, fostering a culture of professional growth, and optimizing departmental performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Supervises diagnostic imaging personnel, overseeing recruitment, hiring, orientation, professional development, and performance evaluations.

Optimizes staffing levels to meet departmental productivity targets and clinical standards.


* Collaborates with the executive leadership team on strategic planning to drive departmental and organizational growth.

Manages the operational direction of all radiology modalities, including Nuclear Medicine, MRI, X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and Mammography:
 
+ CT: Protocol governance, contrast safety, radiation dose monitoring, and personnel competency requirements; ensure documentation and QC practices meet applicable standards
+ MRI: MRI safety program oversight (screening, zoning/access control, ferromagnetic safety practices, emergency procedures), staff training, and competency verification
+ X-ray / Radiography: Equipment QC, radiation safety practices, and technologist licensing/competency compliance
+ Nuclear Medicine: Radiopharmaceutical handling processes, safety procedures, staff competency, and related documentation; coordinate with physicians and safety leadership as applicable
+ Ultrasound: Quality and competency standards, including credentialing/registry expectations (where required by organizational or payer standards) and image quality programs
+ Lead corrective action planning for identified findings and ensure sustainable closure with documented evidence


* Coordinates multi-site operations by maintaining productivity levels and developing performance, safety, and regulatory quality standards.


* Directs fiscal management, including forecasting, operating performance monitoring, and oversight of salary, operational, and capital budgets.

Partners with physicians and hospital departments to enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with current practice standards.


* Monitors patient satisfaction and ensures imaging services adhere to safety, risk management, and federal/state accreditation regulations.

Maintains patient records in strict accordance with HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines.


* Identifies and implements strategic initiatives to reduce operational costs and improve service quality.


* Facilitates the seamless transition of all Imaging Services into new Outpatient and Inpatient facilities.


* Sustains consistent service levels and operati...