Director Clinical Imaging Services - WI Division

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks an executive leader to coordinate imaging functions across a system, overseeing budgeting, capital planning, and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

The role requires extensive radiology leadership experience, strong strategic planning, and the ability to align operations with fiscal and ethical guidelines while guiding a diverse team of imaging professionals.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a large, complex radiology department, including Nuclear Medicine.
• 3 years of management experience overseeing staff, budgets, and multiple modalities.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven decision-making and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate imaging functions across a system, including infrastructure and compliance.
• Lead quality assurance programs to ensure high patient care.
• Ensure imaging services meet regulatory standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Monitor fees and align pricing with departmental guidelines.
• Direct capital equipment planning and maintenance for imaging services.
• Oversee HR responsibilities including staffing, evaluations, and morale.
• Develop operating and capital budgets within approved objectives.
• Ensure ethical conduct and compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

Imaging modalities knowledge

Healthcare administration

Financial management

HR management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Coordinates and facilitates a system approach to common imaging functions; specific initiatives include infrastructure, collaborative operations, compliance, medical staff partnerships, strategic planning, capital budget coordination, freestanding imaging strategy, Radiation Safety Coordination, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Transcription and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinates an ongoing Quality Assurance Program to ensure a high level of patient care is being delivered.
• Ensures imaging services are in compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory and compliance standards.
• Monitors fees charged to patients for services, including evaluating the pricing and cost structure to ensure alignment with departmental guidelines.
• Ensures implementation of the equipment service program and maintains proper operations of imaging equipment. Directs capital equipment planning, purchasing and maintenance for imaging services.
• Coordinates all maintenance agreements with appropriate system functions to control costs, service and compliance with established market and/or system guidelines.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates a system approach to common imaging functions; specific initiatives include infrastructure, collaborative operations, compliance, medical staff partnerships, strategic planning, capital budget coordination, freestanding imaging strategy, Radiation Safety Coordination, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), Transcription and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinates an ongoing Quality Assurance Program to ensure a high level of patient care is being delivered.
• Ensures imaging services are in compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory and compliance standards.
• Monitors fees charged to patients for services, including evaluating the pricing and cost structure to ensure alignment with departmental guidelines.
• Ensures implementation of the equipment service program and maintains proper operations of imaging equipment. Directs capital equipment planning, purchasing and maintenance for imaging services.
• Coordinates all maintenance agreements with appropriate system functions to control costs, service and compliance with established market and/or system guidelines.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Health Care Administration or related field.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in a large, complex radiology department with multiple modalities to include Nuclear Medicine. Includes 3 years of management experience in managing staff, budgets and multiple modalities at the manager/director level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledge of various imaging modalities, health care administration and general business principles.
• Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in dealing with human resource management issues, financial management as well as a thorough knowledge and understanding of radiologic service areas and operations.
• Strong decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Significant successful high-level interaction with medical staff.
• Strong skills in successfully managing multiple units.
• Strong skills in diplomacy and conflict resolution at various levels within the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and staff.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job.
• Occasionally will lift up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for 50% of the workday and stand or walk for 50%.
• May occasionally be exposed to radiation.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.