Director of Imaging

Community Health Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Imaging plans, directs, and oversees diagnostic imaging services for the facility. The role provides operational, clinical, and financial leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and operational excellence. The Director collaborates with physicians, nursing, multidisciplinary teams, and hospital leaders to improve imaging services and patient outcomes and support organizational goals. The Director leads daily department operations; develops and monitors departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards; oversees quality assurance, performance improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness; and monitors performance metrics to improve quality, patient satisfaction, productivity, and financial performance. The role also oversees imaging equipment and departmental supplies and technology, working with Biomedical Engineering and vendors on equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement. The Director oversees the use of imaging information systems, including RIS, PACS, and EMR. Leadership responsibilities include staff mentorship and professional development, scheduling, consultation on staffing issues, performance evaluations, goal setting, and feedback. The Director collaborates with hospital leadership on strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning; monitors expenditures; and evaluates and implements new technologies. The role supports regulatory compliance, accreditation, audits, inspections, and quality control, and works with leadership teams to coordinate service delivery and stay current with industry and regulatory developments. The position may also work in a staff role when required and includes other assigned duties, regular and reliable attendance, and compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or more than seven years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification.
Licensed Radiologic Technologist, as applicable by state.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate responsibilities and independently manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Direct daily Imaging department operations to provide safe, high-quality, and efficient diagnostic imaging services.
Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals, policies, procedures, protocols, and performance standards.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
Oversee quality assurance, performance improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, audits, inspections, and accreditation activities.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, multidisciplinary teams, and hospital leaders to improve patient care and service delivery.
Oversee imaging equipment maintenance, repair, replacement, and regulatory compliance in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering and vendors.
Ensure availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, and technology.
Monitor departmental performance metrics and develop action plans to improve quality, patient satisfaction, productivity, and financial performance.
Oversee use of imaging information systems, including RIS, PACS, EMR, and other departmental technologies.
Lead, mentor, and support the professional development of departmental staff.
Schedule employees, consult with leadership on potential staffing issues, conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures and support cost-effective service delivery.
Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery and stay current with industry advancements and regulatory changes.
Perform staff-role duties when required, other assigned duties, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and comply with policies and standards.