Radiology Administrator Job Description
A radiology administrator directs and oversees a hospital radiology department or radiology imaging facility.
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Education and Certification
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Most positions require a bachelor's degree in health care, business or related discipline. Radiology technology (RT) certification is preferred.
Skills and Experience
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Previous management experience of a radiology department or imaging services is preferred. Several years of supervisory experience in a health-care setting is required, as well as excellent organization, management and customer-service skills.
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Responsibilities
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Managing all aspects of facility operations includes physician referrals, compliance requirements, directing patient services, marketing efforts, customer service and maintaining financial records.
Job Outlook
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics said radiology careers were expected to increase 15 percent from 2006 through 2016, and "As the population grows and ages, there will be an increasing demand for diagnostic imaging."
Salary
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As of October 2009, average salaries were $81,000 per year, according to indeed.com.
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