HonorHealth
Senior Director of Diagnostic Imaging
Base Pay Range
$150,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Additional Compensation Types
Annual Bonus
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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.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
(15%): Serve as the executive liaison for radiology partners, vendors, and physician groups. Negotiate and manage strategic agreements to optimize patient care and financial performance.
Operational & Workforce Leadership
(15%): 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.
Financial Stewardship
(15%): Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets and capital equipment plans. Monitor financial performance, implement cost-containment strategies, and forecast future needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Governance
(10%): Ensure compliance with CMS, ACR, and Arizona state regulations. Develop and enforce policies that meet regulatory and safety standards.
Quality & Safety Leadership
(15%): 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.
Daily Management System Oversight
(5%): Lead the Diagnostic Imaging Daily Management System (DMS) to monitor operational performance. Escalate systemic issues impacting patient care and throughput.
Other Duties
(5%): Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or technology field –
Required
Master's Degree – Preferred
Experience
10+ years of progressive leadership in diagnostic imaging or related healthcare operations –
Required
Experience with enterprise imaging strategy and digital health initiatives – Preferred
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial management, and regulatory compliance
Executive-level leadership, strategic thinking, and change management
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets and projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Licenses and Certifications
Certifications related to Diagnostic Imaging, Technology or Healthcare leadership:
Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP)
Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
Preferred
Radiology Tech (ARRT) License Current registry in at least one Radiology modality. – Preferred
Formal training and experience in Process Improvement or Project Management. Certifications in areas such as Lean, 6 Sigma or PMP – Preferred
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Additional Compensation Types
Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from HonorHealth
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.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
(15%): Serve as the executive liaison for radiology partners, vendors, and physician groups. Negotiate and manage strategic agreements to optimize patient care and financial performance.
Operational & Workforce Leadership
(15%): 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.
Financial Stewardship
(15%): Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets and capital equipment plans. Monitor financial performance, implement cost-containment strategies, and forecast future needs.
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Governance
(10%): Ensure compliance with CMS, ACR, and Arizona state regulations. Develop and enforce policies that meet regulatory and safety standards.
Quality & Safety Leadership
(15%): 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.
Daily Management System Oversight
(5%): Lead the Diagnostic Imaging Daily Management System (DMS) to monitor operational performance. Escalate systemic issues impacting patient care and throughput.
Other Duties
(5%): Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or technology field –
Required
Master's Degree – Preferred
Experience
10+ years of progressive leadership in diagnostic imaging or related healthcare operations –
Required
Experience with enterprise imaging strategy and digital health initiatives – Preferred
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial management, and regulatory compliance
Executive-level leadership, strategic thinking, and change management
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets and projects
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Licenses and Certifications
Certifications related to Diagnostic Imaging, Technology or Healthcare leadership:
Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP)
Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
Preferred
Radiology Tech (ARRT) License Current registry in at least one Radiology modality. – Preferred
Formal training and experience in Process Improvement or Project Management. Certifications in areas such as Lean, 6 Sigma or PMP – Preferred
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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