Director of Radiology

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Annual bonus program

Education benefit

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado, located in Aurora, seeks a Director of Radiology to oversee imaging services across the system. The role directs a team of managers, technologists and support staff in radiography, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology, with responsibility for budget, capital plans and safety.

You will partner with radiology leadership and hospital teams to optimize workflows, patient safety and timely, high-quality imaging for children.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive radiology administrative experience, with at least three in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Radiography, health administration, or a related field; ARRT registration in Radiography.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations for radiology practice.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for Radiology and long-range plans across the system.
• Lead managers and staff, including hiring, development and staffing models.
• Develop and manage the operating budget, forecasting and capital planning.
• Lead capital equipment decisions, service contracts and imaging network planning.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and radiation safety practices.
• Collaborate with radiologists and hospital leadership to improve workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiography, health administration, or related field

Master's degree (MHA, MBA, MSN or related)

Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA)

Tools

PACS

Enterprise imaging

Job description

Location: Aurora

Position Type: Regular

Job Overview

Children's Hospital Colorado is looking for a Director of Radiology to lead imaging services across our system of care. You will guide a team of managers, technologists and support staff across diagnostic radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology. This is a strategic and operational role. You will set the department's direction, own its budget and capital plan, and make sure every child gets safe, timely, high-quality imaging. You will partner closely with radiology physician leadership, hospital leaders, and support services across the organization.

What you'll do

• Set direction. Build and carry out annual goals and long-range plans for Radiology, aligned with hospital strategy and growth across our system of care.
• Lead people. Lead managers and team members directly and through others. Own hiring, development, performance management, discipline, scheduling and staffing models. Build a culture of accountability, engagement and retention.
• Own the finances. Develop and manage the operating budget, including forecasting, productivity and spend tracking. Make the business case for new services and equipment.
• Manage technology and equipment. Lead capital equipment selection, purchasing, service contracts and maintenance. Plan and implement new modalities. Provide direction on PACS and imaging networks used for image and report distribution.
• Drive quality and safety. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, Joint Commission and accreditation standards. Champion radiation safety and pediatric dose stewardship. Sign off on monthly safety updates and lead performance-improvement work on access, turnaround time and patient experience.
• Collaborate. Work with radiologists, referring providers and departments to improve workflows and outcomes. Represent Radiology on hospital committees and during regulatory surveys.

What you'll bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Radiography, health administration, or a related field
• Current ARRT registration in Radiography, maintained throughout employment
• At least 5 years of progressive radiology administrative experience with 3 of those year being in a leadership role
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal regulations for radiology practice

Preferred

• Master's degree (MHA, MBA, MSN or related)
• Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA)
• Leadership experience in a pediatric, academic or multi-site imaging setting
• Experience with PACS, enterprise imaging and capital equipment planning

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $137,944.29 to $229,907.13

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents

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Estimated Close Date: 11/13/2026