Imaging Director: Lead Diagnostic Excellence

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and EIB

Career growth opportunities

Recognition & Reward Programs

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Director of Imaging to lead the delivery of diagnostic imaging services with clinical, operational, and financial accountability. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing to optimize care and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement of imaging quality and efficiency, leveraging imaging systems and ensuring availability of advanced equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
• Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily operations of the Imaging department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient diagnostic imaging services.
• Develops, implements, and monitors departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards to support quality patient care and operational excellence.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies governing imaging services.
• Oversees quality assurance, performance improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives to continuously improve imaging services.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care, improve service delivery, and support organizational initiatives.
• Oversees the maintenance, repair, replacement, and regulatory compliance of imaging equipment in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering and vendors.
• Ensures the availability of appropriate equipment, supplies, and technology necessary to support patient care and departmental operations.
• Monitors departmental performance metrics and develops action plans to improve quality, patient satisfaction, productivity, and financial performance.
• Oversees the effective utilization of imaging information systems, including RIS, PACS, EMR, and other departmental technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Time Management

Problem Solving

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis

Healthcare Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Seven+ years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's

Master's Degree

3-5 years related field with Bachelor's

3-5 years leadership experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Director of Imaging to lead the delivery of diagnostic imaging services with clinical, operational, and financial accountability. You will collaborate with physicians and nursing to optimize care and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement of imaging quality and efficiency, leveraging imaging systems and ensuring availability of advanced equipment.