Director, Imaging Services

About the Role

ChristianaCare is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Outpatient Imaging to provide operational and administrative leadership for outpatient imaging services across our Pennsylvania locations. This role drives growth, optimizes performance, ensures regulatory compliance, and enhances the patient experience across multiple imaging centers. The Director will partner with clinical, operational, and physician leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives supporting access, quality, operational excellence, and expansion of outpatient imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for outpatient imaging operations across multiple Pennsylvania locations.
• Ensure efficient, high-quality delivery of imaging services while maintaining a patient-centered focus.
• Oversee staffing, workflow, resource allocation, and operational performance across all outpatient imaging modalities.
• Partner with outpatient imaging leaders to support daily operations and achieve organizational goals.
• Participate in the development and execution of strategic plans for ambulatory imaging services.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, growth, and market differentiation.
• Collaborate on marketing strategies to promote increased utilization and patient access.
• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of new programs, services, and operational initiatives.
• Direct responsibility for financial performance of outpatient imaging services, including developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Support sustainable growth while maintaining strong operational and financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards, including Joint Commission readiness.
• Co-lead performance improvement initiatives advancing quality, safety, service excellence, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement strategies to achieve departmental objectives.
• Report performance outcomes and improvement initiatives to senior leadership.
• Foster strong partnerships with physicians, operational leaders, and administrative teams across the health system.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement best practices improving patient care and operational outcomes.
• Provide leadership and guidance related to workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Conduct regular meetings with imaging leadership and administrative teams to communicate priorities, goals, and organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• ARRT certification in one or more imaging modalities.
• At least five years of leadership or management experience within medical imaging.
• At least three years of clinical experience in medical imaging.
• Demonstrated success leading complex operations, strategic initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and operational planning experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards within healthcare imaging services.

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT certification in MRI or CT.
• State licensure, where applicable.
• Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential, or willingness to obtain within two years of hire.
• Experience managing multisite outpatient imaging operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment.
• Paid PTO and twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement plans and retirement planning services.
• Annual membership to care.com and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
• Financial coaching and fitness/wellness reimbursement.
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and more.

Pay

Annual compensation range: $135,720.00 - $217,172.80. The actual salary offered will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.