Vice President, Imaging Services

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, PA

2d•$140 - $185•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Imaging Services will provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for imaging services across the enterprise including General Diagnostic, GI/GU, Mammography, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and Nuclear Medicine, approximately 594K diagnostic procedures annually. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a leading academic medical center. Stanford Health Care is nationally recognized for excellence in quality and patient outcomes and was named to the U.S. News & World Report 2025–2026 Best Hospitals Honor Roll. The Vice President, Imaging Services provides system wide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for all imaging services across Stanford Health Care and its affiliated hospitals, ambulatory centers, and academic partners. This role is accountable for the enterprise performance, growth, quality, access, and sustainability of diagnostic imaging services, including General Diagnostic, GI/GU, Mammography, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and Nuclear Medicine. Serving as the senior executive leader for system imaging, the Vice President partners closely with radiology faculty, clinical leadership, and executive stakeholders to ensure imaging services are fully aligned with organizational strategy, academic missions, research priorities, and regional growth initiatives. The role leads through influence, governance, and accountability, translating system strategy into measurable outcomes across diverse care settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution required PhD or MD acceptable
Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in imaging services, healthcare operations, or related clinical environments required.
Demonstrated executive level responsibility for strategy, finance, operations, and multidisciplinary leadership required.
Demonstrated executive leadership capabilities with the ability to influence organizational direction and drive system-wide initiatives.
Strong expertise in strategic planning and long-range business development to support growth and sustainability.
Advanced knowledge of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes.
In-depth understanding of clinical operations, with a focus on diagnostic imaging practices and service delivery optimization.
Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and reimbursement environments within healthcare.
Exceptional complex problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with physicians, faculty, and senior leadership stakeholders.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization at local, state, and national levels.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Strategy & Growth Set and execute a multi year imaging services strategy aligned with hospital, academic, and system priorities.
Lead service line growth, program development, and market positioning for imaging across inpatient, outpatient, and academic settings.
Represent the organization externally with regional, national, and industry partners to advance innovation, reputation, and collaboration.
Clinical Quality, Safety & Experience Ensure delivery of high quality, safe, and patient centered imaging services across all modalities.
Establish and monitor performance standards related to quality, access, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
Partner with faculty and clinical leadership to support education, research, and evidence based practice.
Financial Stewardship & Capital Strategy Maintain full accountability for operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal sustainability while advancing best practice care.
Lead long range capital planning for imaging equipment, facilities, and space, balancing near term needs with long term strategy.
Drive benchmarking, productivity optimization, and cost effectiveness initiatives across imaging services.
Technology, Innovation & Information Systems Provide executive oversight for imaging technology, PACS, and information management systems.
Champion adoption of emerging technologies and data driven practices that improve efficiency, quality, and clinical decision making.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all applicable information governance standards.
Workforce & Leadership Development Build, lead, and sustain a high performing leadership team across imaging services.
Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Partner with Human Resources on executive workforce planning, succession, and talent development.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full compliance with Joint Commission, Title XXII, and all federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
Establish policies and procedures that promote safety, quality, and operational integrity.
Serve as an executive leader in enterprise decision making, governance forums, and cross functional initiatives.
Leadership Expectations Operate as a trusted executive partner to faculty, physicians, and senior administrators.
Lead through influence, collaboration, and data driven decision making.
Translate complexity into clarity for diverse stakeholders.
Model Stanford Health Care values and C I CARE principles in all interactions.