Director of Imaging Services

Advocate Aurora Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health in Wisconsin seeks a senior radiology operations leader to coordinate imaging functions, QA programs, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees budgeting, staff, and equipment maintenance, with a focus on achieving high-quality patient care across modalities. On-site, Monday–Friday with flexible start times and rotating call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration or related field.
• Typically requires 7 years of experience in a large, complex radiology department with multiple modalities including Nuclear Medicine, plus 3 years in management at the director level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates imaging functions and strategic planning across operations and budgets.
• Maintains a Quality Assurance program to ensure high patient care.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.
• Monitors service fees and aligns pricing with department guidelines.
• Oversees equipment service programs and capital budgeting for imaging.
• Manages HR duties including hiring, evaluations, and staff development.

Skills

Imaging knowledge

Healthcare administration

Financial management

Staff leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration or related field

Job description

Department:

36302 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Radiology Support

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

On site Role, Monday-Friday with flexible variable start time to support operations, with rotating call responsibility

Pay Range:

$63.45 - $95.20

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.