Radiology - Assistant Director - FT

Williamson Health; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement Matching

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Aid

Job summary

Williamson Health is seeking an Assistant Director for multi-modality imaging to oversee daily operations, safety, and quality across radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. The role ensures efficient patient care, staff leadership, and regulatory compliance in a high-volume hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has five years of supervisory imaging experience, a radiologic technology credential, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive continual improvements in

Qualifications

• Earned a Radiologic Technology diploma or degree; must be in CE compliance.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in a hospital with all imaging modalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily imaging operations across hospital and outpatient services to ensure safe, efficient, timely patient care.
• Maintain appropriate leadership coverage and oversight; anticipate and resolve routine operational issues.
• Hold employees accountable for performance, attendance, professionalism, and policy compliance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce utilization to meet patient care needs.
• Communicate with the Director, staff, physicians, and other departments; escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across radiation, MRI, and infection prevention practices.
• Deliver patient-centered service; monitor access, wait times, and service quality.
• Monitor overtime, supplies, and equipment utilization to optimize costs.
• Support equipment availability, maintenance coordination, and technology implementation.
• Foster staff development, competency, and leadership, plus cross-training and succession planning.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, and conflict resolution across modalities.
• Track performance indicators and drive continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Multimodality imaging

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Radiologic Technology diploma/degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Company Culture:
We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.

Community Overview:
Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."

Job Description

Position Summary

To ensure that each employee works together as a team to provide high-quality imaging procedures to patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner. Those services must be provided in a safe and clean environment. The Assistant Director will manage the operational functions of a multi-modality imaging department on a daily basis.

Position Requirements

• Formal Education / Training: Earned a Radiologic Technology diploma or degree from a college or university. Must be in compliance with CE . Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience

Must have at least five years of supervisory experience in a hospital that provides all imaging modalities.

Equipment and Skills Training

Possesses working knowledge of all modalities and computers. Will train on specific equipment and processes utilized at Williamson Medical Center.

Physical Environment

Radiation Safety, MRI Safety, and Universal Precautions are practiced in a multi-modality imaging department that includes Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, CT, Radiology, and MRI.

Physical Effort

Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day-to-day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians.

Key Results

• Operational Leadership and Daily Management

  Effectively manages daily imaging operations across assigned hospital and outpatient services to ensure safe, efficient, timely, and reliable patient care. Anticipates operational challenges, resolves routine issues independently, and maintains appropriate leadership coverage and oversight.

• Staff Accountability and Performance Management

  Holds employees accountable for established performance expectations, attendance, punctuality, professionalism, productivity, and compliance with departmental policies. Addresses performance concerns promptly and consistently, documents issues as appropriate, and partners with the Director and Human Resources when necessary.

• Staffing, Scheduling, and Workforce Utilization

  Ensures appropriate staffing and scheduling to meet patient care needs and operational demands. Monitors vacancies, call coverage, overtime, productivity, and staffing patterns; identifies emerging workforce issues; and develops and implements solutions in collaboration with the Director and modality leadership.

• Communication, Escalation, and Follow-Through

  Maintains timely, professional, and consistent communication with the Director, staff, physicians, and other departments. Proactively communicates significant operational concerns, risks, and opportunities; completes assigned responsibilities within established timeframes; and provides updates until issues are resolved.

• Quality, Patient Safety, and Regulatory Compliance

  Promotes a culture of safety and ensures compliance with applicable hospital policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, radiation safety practices, MRI safety practices, and infection prevention procedures. Monitors quality concerns, supports incident investigations, and ensures corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

• Patient Experience and Service Delivery

  Ensures imaging services are delivered with professionalism, respect, and a patient-centered approach. Monitors patient access, scheduling delays, wait times, service complaints, and workflow barriers; coordinates appropriate responses; and promotes timely, courteous service to patients, families, physicians, and referring departments.

• Financial Stewardship and Operational Efficiency

  Supports responsible department financial management by monitoring overtime, labor utilization, supplies, equipment utilization, and other operational expenses. Identifies opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and optimize resources without compromising patient safety, quality, or service.

• Equipment, Technology, and Operational Readiness

  Supports equipment availability, preventive maintenance, service coordination, downtime response, and appropriate escalation of technical issues. Ensures operational workflows are maintained during equipment or technology disruptions and supports the implementation and effective use of imaging systems and departmental technology.

• Staff Development, Competency, and Leadership

  Promotes employee engagement, professional development, cross-training, competency maintenance, and succession planning. Provides coaching and constructive feedback, develops modality leadership, delegates responsibilities appropriately, and helps build a capable, accountable, and collaborative workforce.

• Teamwork, Professionalism, and Conflict Resolution

  Models professional behavior and treats employees consistently and respectfully. Addresses workplace conflicts, promotes collaboration across modalities and departments, reinforces organizational values, and maintains a work environment that supports trust, accountability, and high performance.

• Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  Monitors relevant operational and quality indicators, identifies unfavorable trends and improvement opportunities, and develops or supports corrective action plans. Uses available data and staff feedback to evaluate results, improve workflows, and report progress and unresolved concerns to the Director.

• Project Execution and Strategic Support

  Successfully coordinates and completes assigned departmental initiatives, projects, and operational improvements within established timelines. Tracks deliverables, identifies barriers, coordinates with stakeholders, communicates progress, and supports implementation of new services, equipment, workflows, and organizational priorities.

Benefits Summary

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• PTO
• Retirement Matching
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

WH is an equal employment opportunity employer. WH does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. WH also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also WH’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) and applicable state law and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. Hire may be contingent upon a post-offer medical examination, and to skill and agility tests, as appropriate for the position.