Strategic Director of Diagnostic Imaging

American College of Healthcare Executives; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana seeks a Director of Diagnostic Imaging to provide strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive imaging department supporting patients across a broad range of services.

The leader will oversee approximately 60–70 FTEs, ensure high-quality, efficient, patient-centered imaging services, and develop partnerships with radiologists, clinicians, and educational programs to sustain growth and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• AART and/or NMTCB certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of imaging operations, including staffing, scheduling, patient throughput, resource utilization, and workflow optimization.
• Oversee 60–70 FTEs and ensure high-quality, efficient, patient-centered imaging services.
• Build relationships with local educational programs to develop future talent pipelines for MRI, CT, ultrasound, and other modalities.
• Partner with radiologists, providers and interdisciplinary leaders to foster collaboration and effective communication.
• Lead strategic planning for imaging, including capacity planning, technology assessment, service development, and expansion to additional clinics.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AART or NMTCB certification

Job description

St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana seeks a Director of Diagnostic Imaging to provide strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive imaging department supporting patients across a broad range of services.

The leader will oversee approximately 60–70 FTEs, ensure high-quality, efficient, patient-centered imaging services, and develop partnerships with radiologists, clinicians, and educational programs to sustain growth and clinical excellence.