Director, Outpatient Non-Invasive Services
ChristianaCare
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Job summary
ChristianaCare is seeking a transformative executive to lead outpatient non-invasive diagnostic services, including cardiac diagnostics, nuclear medicine, and PET imaging. This Director drives strategic direction, operational excellence, and financial stewardship across multiple ambulatory locations.
The role emphasizes growth, patient access, regulatory readiness, and strong physician–leader partnerships to advance ambulatory care and clinical quality while cultivating high-performing teams and
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressive leadership or management experience in healthcare.
- Minimum of seven years of clinical experience in non-invasive diagnostics, cardiac diagnostics, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, or closely related specialties.
- Demonstrated success leading complex healthcare operations, strategic initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic plans that support the growth and expansion of outpatient non-invasive services.
- Identify and implement innovative programs, services, and operational initiatives that enhance patient care and organizational performance.
- Lead future service design and project development efforts aligned with organizational priorities.
- Partner with executive, physician, and operational leaders to advance system-wide objectives.
- Direct all operational activities across outpatient non-invasive service locations.
- Drive improvements in patient access, throughput, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Establish departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards consistent with industry best practices.
- Maintain modality accreditation and regulatory readiness across all service lines, across multiple ambulatory locations.
- Lead capital and operating budget development and management.
- Ensure responsible resource allocation and financial performance.
- Develop business strategies that promote sustainable growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Partner with Revenue Integrity, Compliance, and Information Technology teams to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Advance performance improvement initiatives focused on quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and physician engagement.
- Oversee compliance with radiation safety requirements and Certificate of Need regulations where applicable.
- Lead, mentor, and develop operational leaders, supervisors, and staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Support workforce development programs, including educational partnerships and student internship opportunities.
Education
Job description
At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our mission of serving our neighbors as expert, caring partners in their health. As one of the nation’s most innovative health systems, we are committed to creating health, delivering exceptional patient experiences, and advancing clinical excellence throughout the communities we serve.
We are seeking a strategic, transformative healthcare leader to join our organization as Director, Non-Invasive Services. This executive-level leader will oversee all administrative, operational, financial, and strategic activities for ChristianaCare’s outpatient non-invasive diagnostic services across our ambulatory locations. The Director will play a critical role in driving growth, operational excellence, patient access, regulatory compliance, and service innovation while partnering closely with physician and executive leadership to advance ChristianaCare’s vision for ambulatory care.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Essential Services and partnering closely with physician leadership, the Director, Non-Invasive Services will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for ambulatory non-invasive diagnostic services, including cardiac diagnostics, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, and related diagnostic modalities.
This leader will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies, optimizing patient access and resource utilization, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, safety, patient experience, and financial stewardship.
- Develop and execute strategic plans that support the growth and expansion of outpatient non-invasive services.
- Identify and implement innovative programs, services, and operational initiatives that enhance patient care and organizational performance.
- Lead future service design and project development efforts aligned with organizational priorities.
- Partner with executive, physician, and operational leaders to advance system-wide objectives.
- Direct all operational activities across outpatient non-invasive service locations.
- Drive improvements in patient access, throughput, efficiency, and service delivery.
- Establish departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards consistent with industry best practices.
- Maintain modality accreditation and regulatory readiness across all service lines, across multiple ambulatory locations.
- Lead capital and operating budget development and management.
- Ensure responsible resource allocation and financial performance.
- Develop business strategies that promote sustainable growth and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Partner with Revenue Integrity, Compliance, and Information Technology teams to maintain operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Advance performance improvement initiatives focused on quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and physician engagement.
- Oversee compliance with radiation safety requirements and Certificate of Need regulations where applicable.
- Lead, mentor, and develop operational leaders, supervisors, and staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Support workforce development programs, including educational partnerships and student internship opportunities.
- Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressive leadership or management experience in healthcare.
- Minimum of seven years of clinical experience in non-invasive diagnostics, cardiac diagnostics, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, or closely related specialties.
- Demonstrated success leading complex healthcare operations, strategic initiatives, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Leadership experience within non-invasive diagnostic services, nuclear medicine, PET imaging, or cardiovascular diagnostics.
- Experience managing geographically dispersed ambulatory operations.
- Expertise in operational improvement, financial management, regulatory compliance, and physician partnership models.
At ChristianaCare, our leaders are empowered to make a meaningful impact every day. We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people and a culture that supports growth, innovation, and purpose.
- Competitive executive compensation package
- Annual incentive opportunity
- Generous paid time off
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Career development and leadership advancement opportunities
- Tuition assistance and professional development support
- Wellbeing resources and employee assistance programs
- Inclusive, collaborative, mission-driven culture
This is a unique opportunity for a visionary healthcare leader to influence the future of ambulatory diagnostic services at one of the most respected health systems in the region. If you are passionate about operational excellence, patient-centered care, innovation, and developing high-performing teams, we invite you to explore a leadership career with ChristianaCare.
Together, we are caring for our neighbors and building a healthier future for our communities.
Annual Compensation Range $138,444.80 - $221,520.00
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Oct 30, 2026
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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