Director, Imaging

SSM Health; St. Charles (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an experienced Imaging Director to oversee imaging services across multiple sites, including St. Charles.

The role requires strong leadership, policy development, and budget management to align with regulatory requirements and quality care standards. The Director will coordinate with department leaders, ensure efficient operations, and maintain facilities and equipment to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Seven years’ experience with five in direct people management/leadership.
• Must hold listed ARRT/ARMRIT certifications or equivalent credentials.

Responsibilities

• Directs and leads imaging services across modalities.
• Develops and implements imaging policies and initiatives.
• Prepares and manages departmental budget within allocations.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Acts as liaison between service area and other department leaders.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Policy development

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ARMRIT

ARRT-CT

ARRT-M

ARRT-MR

ARRT-N

ARRT-R

ARRT-T

CNMT

CT Credential

RDCS-AE

RDCS-PE

RDMS-AB

RDMS-OB/GYN

RCS

RCCS

RDV

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Named 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 - Becker’s Healthcare
• Named One of the World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 – WorkL
• Named One of America’s Best In-State Employers 2025 - Forbes
• Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 – Newsweek
• Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026 – Newsweek

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organization’s 40,000 team members and more than 13,900+ providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve.

With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 12 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves.

The Director, Imaging supports three hospitals and eight outpatient clinics in the St. Charles County market. Its broad scope demands flexibility and adaptation to manage competing priorities, triage concerns, and balance the nuances of both acute and ambulatory services.

To request additional information, confidentially submit your interest, or nominate a fellow colleague, please contact:

Jon Dirksen

Executive Talent Partner

[e-mail]

#LI-Onsite

Job Summary:

Directs and leads the delivery of imaging services across multiple modalities within Imaging.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the implementation of policies, procedures and initiatives for imaging services across assigned modalities.

• Develops departmental goals and standards consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.

• Prepares departmental budget and ensures that department operates within allocated funds.

• Develops, implements, and monitors plan for patient care services in assigned department.

• Serves as a liaison between the service area and other department leaders.

• Maintain department facilities and equipment in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort and safety of patients and staff.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• Seven years’ experience, with five years in direct people management/leadership

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

• ARMRIT American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
• ARRT-CT Computed Tomography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-MR Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• CNMT Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• CT Computed Tomography Credential - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• RCS Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• RCCS Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• RDCS-AE Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with Adult Echocardiography Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• RDCS-PE Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with Pediatric Echocardiography Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• RDMS-AB Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Abdomen Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• RDMS-OB/GYN Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialty - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• RVS Registered Vascular Specialist - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
• RVT Registered Vascular Technologist - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4218000002 Diagnostic Admin

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage :we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.