Director of Diagnostic Imaging (Cardiac & Vascular)

Job Summary

Essen Health Care is seeking an experienced Director of Diagnostic Imaging Operations (Cardiac & Vascular) to lead and optimize cardiac and vascular imaging services across multiple outpatient sites. This is a hands-on, operational leadership role with direct accountability for accreditation, imaging systems, staffing stability, payroll accuracy, and clinical quality.

About the Role

Guided by a Population Health model, Essen Health Care provides high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable and underserved residents. The Director of Diagnostic Imaging Operations will oversee and optimize cardiac and vascular imaging services, ensuring continuous survey readiness and leading corrective action plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as executive owner for diagnostic imaging accreditation IAC (Echo, Vascular, Nuclear as applicable), ACR (CT/Nuclear as applicable), and The Joint Commission (TJC)
• Maintain continuous survey readiness and lead corrective action plans
• Own end-to-end imaging workflows (order → modality worklist → report → billing)
• Ensure HL7 and DICOM integrity; eliminate orphaned or lost studies
• Reduce interface-related errors and billing denials
• Collaborate with IT and vendors on system troubleshooting and upgrades
• Build and manage site- and modality-specific staffing models
• Oversee payroll accuracy, overtime controls, PTO planning, and coverage
• Lead and mentor technologists, supervisors, and lead techs
• Develop cross-trained float coverage where appropriate
• Standardize onboarding and annual competency validation
• Enforce imaging protocols aligned with ASE, SVS, ASNC, and SCCT standards
• Reduce repeat exams and improve diagnostic quality and consistency
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators
• Manage staff and payroll
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with IT, Compliance, and Revenue Cycle teams

Requirements

• RVT or RVS Certification (required)
• Registered technologist background in cardiac and vascular imaging
• 1-3+ years of leadership experience in outpatient imaging operations
• Direct experience managing IAC, ACR, and TJC accreditation
• Strong understanding of HL7 workflows and troubleshooting
• Experience with eClinicalWorks and StudyCast preferred

Qualifications

• Bilingual (preferred)

Benefits

Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community. Essen Health Care offers a stable compensation range with executive visibility, opportunities to strengthen cardiovascular imaging quality and systems, and a collaborative environment across clinical, IT, and compliance teams.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.