Director of Radiology Services, Oncology Imaging

Overview

We are seeking a new Radiology Director to oversee Oncology Imaging Services at University of Utah Health, Hospitals and Clinics.

 

This newly developed position will direct system-wide operations, strategy, and services within the following areas of radiology and imaging:

• MRI
• Nuclear Medicine
• Mammography

Qualified applicants must have completed:

• Bachelor's degree in Radiology, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, a clinical field, a related area, or the equivalency.
• Six (6) years of progressively more responsible leadership and strategic planning experience in radiology or imaging services within a hospital or health system.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in a matrixed environment.
• Prior staff management experience.

The additional background below will also be preferred for this role:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or a related area.
• ARRT registration in a related modality.
• Practice management experience in a health care setting.
• Experience overseeing cancer imaging services or working in a cancer center setting is highly desirable.

 

This position reports directly to the Associate Executive Director of Radiology Services and holds a dotted line to the Executive Director of Huntsman Cancer Hospital.

 

The Director of Radiology Services - Oncology Imaging serves as a key member of the health system’s leadership team, supporting the radiology department physician chair and other key system leaders. They will regularly communicate with, prepare materials for, receive directions from, and provide counsel to leadership within Huntsman Cancer Hospital and other clinical service areas within the health system.

 

The incumbent is responsible for addressing a robust and growing demand for all imaging services in the market, with an emphasis in oncology imaging. They will provide oversight to the supervision of staff, technology review, support of clinical research operations, general process improvement, budget development and management, and the implementation of clinical initiatives within the department and institution.

 

In addition, this position will support departmental facilities planning and management, participating in the building design of all future cancer facility projects.

 

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will closely collaborate with stakeholders within the department and across the institution, drawing on a broad understanding of organizational operations, policies and procedures, and displaying a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. The position does not have any responsibility to provide direct patient care.

 

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

 

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads in developing strategies and implements plans to improve and standardize all aspects of clinical operations within the radiology and oncology imaging environment.
• Works with department and organizational leadership to establish and achieve long range goals, ensuring the implementation of strategic business plans that are aligned with the vision, strategic plans, and goals of the organization.
• Ensures healthy and collaborative relationships among the faculty and staff within the department, and with other related departments and leaders.
• Develops effective, clear, and precise methods of communicating with executive leadership, within Huntsman Cancer Hospital, and with other departmental leaders, clinical faculty, and staff on a regular basis.
• Continuously assesses and improves efficiency of clinical systems and processes wi