Director Diagnostic Imaging

Description

Calling All Esteemed Leaders! Are you a collaborative imaging services leader with a passion for clinical excellence, operational rigor, and patient-centered care? Do you thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments, leading teams, advancing technology, and partnering closely with physicians to deliver high-quality diagnostic services? This leadership opportunity invites your expertise.

The Role

The Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services provides an optimal practice environment that ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and managing patient care delivery within Diagnostic Imaging Services, with oversight of 3 ministries (hospitals) and outpatient clinics in Sonoma County.

The Director holds accountability for leadership, staffing, planning, departmental organization, budget preparation, and overall fiscal management. As a visible leader, the Director role-models proactive and collaborative working relationships across all hospital functions, supporting an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

This position leads the development of programs, policies, procedures, and standards of care to ensure patient needs are met while advancing quality, safety, and operational effectiveness within Diagnostic Imaging Services.

What You'll Do

• Develop and manage Diagnostic Imaging Services to ensure departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care are consistent and aligned with organizational expectations.
• Maintain a positive and professional departmental culture by recognizing staff contributions and fostering educational and developmental opportunities.
• Provide strong, proactive leadership and oversee staff supervision, ensuring appropriate scope of practice and effective problem-solving.
• Develop and implement annual operating and capital budgets to meet the organization's fiscal and strategic needs.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with Joint Commission (JCAHO) , Title 22 and 17 , hospital, departmental, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance for all Radiation Safety practices .
• Collaborate closely with physician partners to promote quality improvement, operational efficiency, and program development across imaging services.

What You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare or management-related field. Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Candidates without a completed degree must be actively enrolled and able to complete a Bachelor's degree within two (2) years of hire, consistent with Providence's commitment to professional growth and development.
• Master's Degree in a healthcare or management-related field (preferred).

Experience & Expertise

• Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Five (5) years of clinical experience
• Ability to develop and manage operating and capital equipment budgets
• Strong knowledge of imaging modalities and effective utilization to benefit the medical community
• Awareness of new and emerging imaging technologies and their application to advance Imaging Services
• Knowledge of PACS and other Radiology Information Systems

Certifications

• Preferred upon hire:
• RT (Registered)
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)

Leadership Capabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to analyze situations, provide constructive feedback, and supervise teams collaboratively.
• Excellent project management skills related to capital planning and program development.
• Ability to work effectively with physician partners to promote quality and program growth.
• Computer proficiency and comfort with clinical and operational systems.

Why Join Us?

• Clinical Impact: Lead imaging services that directly support timely, accurate diagnosis and patient care.
• Collaborative Practice: Partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Operational Leadership: Guide 24/7 department operations with accountability for quality, safety, and financial performance.
• Technology & Innovation: Advance imaging services through effective use of modalities, systems, and emerging technologies.
• Professional Growth: Lead a critical clinical service line within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Ready to Shape the Future of Healthcare?

If you are a skilled imaging services leader committed to quality, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply. Step into this Director role and help advance diagnostic excellence and patient care across the organization.

The full pay range is listed in accordance with applicable law. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, organizational compensation alignment, and the approved hiring department budget for the position. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much