Director of Imaging Services

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks an experienced imaging organization leader to coordinate system-wide imaging functions, drive quality assurance, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role oversees budgeting, capital planning, and vendor management across modalities including Nuclear Medicine.

The successful candidate will lead HR processes for imaging staff, maintain cost controls, and uphold the organization's ethical standards in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare admin or related field.
• 7 years in a large, complex radiology dept incl Nuclear Medicine.
• 3+ years in management of staff, budgets and multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates a system approach to imaging functions, including infrastructure and strategic planning.
• Maintains ongoing Quality Assurance to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Monitors service fees and aligns pricing with guidelines.
• Oversees equipment service programs, capital planning, purchasing and maintenance.

Skills

Imaging modalities

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

HR management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.