Director Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Director Diagnostic Imaging you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Director Diagnostic Imaging where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Work with the Market Director of Imaging Services to plan budget, workflow and staffing for all departments. Provides department coverage in the absence of the Market Director and provides assistance to all Coordinators and lead technologists to maintain compliance with staff competencies and quality requirements. Assist with implementing and updating department specific policies, procedures and standards with adherence to facility, state, federal and Joint Commission criteria. Oversees the ACR accreditations and monitors compliance of the ACR requirements. Provide leadership in development, optimization, and application of system protocols. Communicates on a daily basis all staff and patient related issues or problems that occur. Provide direction/action to ensure excellence in image quality and patient care employing technique that is both appropriate to patient age and clinical condition.

The Director of Radiology Service Lines is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing day to day operations.

Demonstrates critical thinking skills and leadership in planning, directing and provision of care to patients in accordance with hospital/department policies and procedures.

Maintain clinical knowledge of areas within the department.

Oversees employee schedules and manages vacation requests.

Assist with identifying cost-effective systems needed to support the service line, considering business trends, resource availability and changes in practice.

Evaluates opportunities to implement new technology/services to differentiate and drive service line volumes.

Establish effective working relationships with physicians, employees and referring facilities.

Handles concerns or complaints from physicians, visitors and patients.

Works with senior leadership, department directors, unit managers and program coordinators across the facility to streamline processes, develop best evidence-based clinical protocols and facilitate patient care.

Process Lawson invoices and check request daily.

Works collaboratively with each department to maintain supply/inventory control.

Complete random audits on a monthly basis and identifies problems and corrective action.

Assist with Quality Control to identify areas of improvement and implement steps to enhance quality throughout the Department.

Assist with the development, optimization and implementation of protocols to enhance image quality.

Undertakes the role of liaison to associate departments to educate, communicate, and promote safety standards, enhance patient flow and minimize potential risks to personnel and equipment.

Assists the Market Director of Imaging Services with staff recruitment, selection, and staff recognition.

Coordinate the hiring and performance management of professional staff to include, coordinators, leads, technologists and support staff.

Develop staff scheduling programs to maximize staff and imaging equipment utilization and minimize overtime.

Ensures proper system maintenance, operation and care.

Fosters staff development, teamwork, and effective communication.

Ensures staff competency, ethical performance and adherence to department’s/facility’s Mission

Statement, as well as state, federal, and Joint Commission Guidelines.

Maintains compliance with ACR requirements and apply for renewals 3 months prior to expiration.

Assess and evaluate employee work performance; implement learning plans and complete staff yearly evaluations.

Counsel staff; implement disciplinary process when indicated, including termination. Ensures new employees receive appropriate orientation. Facilitates ongoing education and training.

Performs tasks of Staff Technologist as required.

Education & Experience:

3-7 Years Related Experience – Required

2 Year Associate Degree – Required

ARRT - Required

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director Diagnostic Imaging opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.