Senior Director - Diagnostic Imaging

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Diagnostic Imaging provides enterprise leadership for imaging services across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings. This role sets the strategic vision, drives technology adoption, ensures operational excellence, and fosters physician and vendor partnerships. Responsibilities include capital planning, financial stewardship, workforce development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The position collaborates with executives and clinical leaders to align imaging strategy with organizational goals, patient safety standards, and industry benchmarks.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership & Innovation (20%)

Establish and execute a system-wide imaging strategy aligned with organizational priorities. Lead initiatives for technology integration, process standardization, and digital transformation. Maintain a rolling 5-year capital and operational plan with measurable milestones.

Serve as the executive liaison for radiology partners, vendors, and physician groups. Negotiate and manage strategic agreements to optimize patient care and financial performance.

Direct imaging leaders across all radiology service lines; ensure accountability for performance and engagement. Implement workforce planning, succession strategies, and leadership development programs. Oversee quality assurance programs and report outcomes to governance bodies.

Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets and capital equipment plans. Monitor financial performance, implement cost-containment strategies, and forecast future needs.

Ensure compliance with CMS, ACR, and Arizona state regulations. Develop and enforce policies that meet regulatory and safety standards.

Drive initiatives to improve imaging utilization, patient safety, and radiation / laser safety. Partner with Information Technology and Bio Medical engineering to enhance imaging systems and ensure interoperability.

Lead the Diagnostic Imaging Daily Management System (DMS) to monitor operational performance. Escalate systemic issues impacting patient care and throughput.

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred