Chief Technology Officer - Radiology

About the role

University Radiology is the largest provider of subspecialty radiology and teleradiology services in New Jersey, with over 200 board-certified radiologists trained in all imaging modalities and subspecialty areas. With more than 60 years in operation, the organization staffs, manages, and delivers preliminary and final subspecialty interpretations for hospitals, imaging centers, and other medical facilities. University Radiology also serves as the academic radiology faculty at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, contributing to education and research. Its physicians interpret over 2.1 million radiology procedures annually, supporting high-volume, complex clinical environments. Candidates joining University Radiology will be part of a respected, academically affiliated practice with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software development initiatives
• Guide system architecture decisions
• Direct product development for radiology IT solutions such as PACS, RIS, workflows, and teleradiology platforms
• Manage technology projects from concept through implementation
• Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders to identify needs and optimize processes
• Align IT strategy with organizational growth, regulatory requirements, and cybersecurity standards
• Manage vendor and partner relationships
• Handle technology roadmap planning
• Provide budget oversight
• Lead a multidisciplinary IT team to drive innovation and reliability in all radiology technology services

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Software Development and Product Development for healthcare or radiology IT solutions, including leading cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong background in Architecture and IT Strategy, with experience designing scalable, secure, and high-availability systems in clinical environments
• Proven Project Management skills, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, and delivery of complex technology initiatives
• Extensive experience with imaging informatics (PACS, RIS, VNAs, teleradiology platforms), interoperability standards (DICOM, HL7, FHIR), and clinical workflow optimization
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and security frameworks (HIPAA, PHI protection, data governance) and best practices for risk management and business continuity
• Leadership capabilities in building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing technology teams, with a collaborative and inclusive management style
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate clinical and operational needs into technical solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems