Imaging Director

Imaging Director Overview

• The Imaging Director will oversee imaging services, ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance imaging services and support clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Provide strategic direction for radiology and diagnostic imaging services across the medical center.
• Lead departmental leaders and imaging managers to optimize operations and patient care delivery.
• Monitor departmental budgets, staffing models, and operational performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, patient access, and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and imaging quality standards.
• Support the academic mission through collaboration with physician faculty and research teams.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and service-line development initiatives.

Imaging Director Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide operational oversight for imaging modalities including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, and nuclear medicine.
• Develop and monitor budgets, capital equipment plans, and productivity metrics.
• Collaborate with radiologists and clinical departments to optimize imaging access and scheduling.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to quality, safety, and financial performance.
• Drive initiatives for operational efficiency and service quality improvement.
• Support implementation and optimization of imaging technology and clinical information systems.
• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified staff while fostering professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety and imaging quality standards.
• Partner with leadership on strategic planning and equipment replacement initiatives.

Imaging Director Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, radiologic sciences, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, preferably in radiology or diagnostic imaging.
• Strong knowledge of imaging operations, regulatory requirements, and patient safety practices.
• Experience managing departmental operations, budgets, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and team leadership skills.
• Preferred experience in Level I/II Trauma or academic medical centers.
• Relevant professional credentials such as ARRT, CRA, or applicable healthcare leadership certification.
• Familiarity with capital equipment planning and technology implementation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary stakeholders.