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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Director of Imaging

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePoplar Bluff, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required, or seven or more years of direct experience may be substituted.
  • Three to five years of experience in a closely related field is required with a Bachelor's degree.
  • ARRT certification is required.
  • A state license as a Radiologic Technologist is required where applicable.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools is required.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance is required where applicable.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage cross-functional relationships, delegate responsibilities, independently manage tasks, and meet established deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and oversee diagnostic imaging services, providing operational, clinical, and financial leadership while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and operational excellence.
  • Direct the daily operations of the Imaging department to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient diagnostic imaging services.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies governing imaging services.
  • Oversee quality assurance, performance improvement, patient safety, and regulatory readiness initiatives.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing, multidisciplinary teams, and hospital leaders to enhance patient care, improve service delivery, and support organizational goals.
  • Oversee maintenance, repair, replacement, and regulatory compliance of imaging equipment in collaboration with Biomedical Engineering and vendors.
  • Ensure availability of equipment, supplies, and technology needed for patient care and departmental operations.
  • Monitor departmental performance metrics and develop action plans to improve quality, patient satisfaction, productivity, and financial performance.
  • Oversee effective use of imaging information systems, including RIS, PACS, EMR, and other departmental technologies.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with leadership about potential staffing issues.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback on performance and development.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
  • Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and oversee accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follow established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
  • Work closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • Work in a staff role when required and fulfill the associated duties and competencies.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with organizational policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Three to five years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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