Senior Director - Diagnostic Imaging

Primary City/State:

Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Category:

Imaging

Shift:

Day

Department:

RAD Administration

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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Diagnostic Imaging provides enterprise leadership for imaging services across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings. This role sets the strategic vision, drives technology adoption, ensures operational excellence, and fosters physician and vendor partnerships. Responsibilities include capital planning, financial stewardship, workforce development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. The position collaborates with executives and clinical leaders to align imaging strategy with organizational goals, patient safety standards, and industry benchmarks.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership & Innovation (20%): Establish and execute a system-wide imaging strategy aligned with organizational priorities. Lead initiatives for technology integration, process standardization, and digital transformation. Maintain a rolling 5-year capital and operational plan with measurable milestones.
• Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement (15%): Serve as the executive liaison for radiology partners, vendors, and physician groups. Negotiate and manage strategic agreements to optimize patient care and financial performance.
• Operational & Workforce Leadership (15%): Direct imaging leaders across all radiology service lines; ensure accountability for performance and engagement. Implement workforce planning, succession strategies, and leadership development programs. Oversee quality assurance programs and report outcomes to governance bodies.
• Financial Stewardship (15%): Develop and manage multi-million-dollar budgets and capital equipment plans. Monitor financial performance, implement cost-containment strategies, and forecast future needs.
• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Governance (10%): Ensure compliance with CMS, ACR, and Arizona state regulations. Develop and enforce policies that meet regulatory and safety standards.
• Quality & Safety Leadership (15%): Drive initiatives to improve imaging utilization, patient safety, and radiation/laser safety. Partner with Information Technology and Bio Medical engineering to enhance imaging systems and ensure interoperability.
• Daily Management System Oversight (5%): Lead the Diagnostic Imaging Daily Management System (DMS) to monitor operational performance. Escalate systemic issues impacting patient care and throughput.
• Other Duties (5%): Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in healthcare or technology field – Required
• Master's Degree - Preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in diagnostic imaging or related healthcare operations – Required
• Experience with enterprise imaging strategy and digital health initiatives – Preferred
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial management, and regulatory compliance
• Executive-level leadership, strategic thinking, and change management
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage complex budgets and projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Certifications related to Diagnostic Imaging, Technology or Healthcare leadership:
  Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA)
  Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP)
  Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
  Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
  - Preferred
• Radiology Tech (ARRT) License Current registry in at least one Radiology modality. - Preferred