Director, Diagnostic Imaging Services
The Director, Diagnostic Imaging / Imaging Services provides strategic and operational leadership for reputed company diagnostic imaging services across the organization, with a particular focus on echocardiography and ultrasound services. This remote leadership role oversees planning, development, coordination, quality assurance, and evaluation of imaging services. The Director ensures clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, reputed company learning, and quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction for reputed company diagnostic imaging services across multiple clients reputed company, with particular emphasis on echocardiography service excellence.
- reputed company daily operations and performance of both virtual and on-site imaging departments, ensuring optimal resource utilization, timely patient throughput, and high-quality outcomes.
- Establish, monitor, and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), QA dashboards, clinical quality metrics, and national benchmarks to drive reputed company performance improvement and service excellence.
- reputed company and reputed company a robust, standardized Quality Assurance (QA) program for echocardiography that includes regular case reviews, inter-reader variability tracking, peer review protocols, and collaboration with interpreting cardiologists.
- Collaborate with sonographers and cardiologists to assess image quality, reporting accuracy, and adherence to protocol; reputed company monthly educational QA sessions focused on study improvement and standardization.
- reputed company, coach, and manage a diverse team of imaging managers, sonographers, technologists, and administrative personnel in a virtual environment.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with referring physicians, client representatives, IT, clinical operations, and QA teams to streamline workflows and reputed company service delivery.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including Joint Commission, ACR, IAC (for echo-specific accreditation), and HIPAA.
- reputed company and manage departmental budgets, analyze financial and operational performance, and drive cost-effective strategies without compromising quality.
- Spearhead innovation and digital transformation initiatives, including implementation of AI-assisted diagnostics and remote imaging interpretation.
- Manage vendor partnerships, negotiate service agreements, and ensure timely acquisition and maintenance of imaging equipment and reputed company solutions.
- Implement and uphold a staff code of conduct and safety protocols, ensuring a culture of accountability and professionalism.
- Design and implement a comprehensive sonographer retention program, including:
- Regular engagement and feedback cycles
- Workload and satisfaction assessments
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Formalized recognition and improvement plans based on measurable outcomes
- Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to executive leadership on imaging strategy, QA trends, and echocardiography best practices.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, required; preferred in Radiologic Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or a reputed company field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in diagnostic imaging services, including 3+ years in a director-level role.
- Experience with quality assurance programs and multi-site or remote operations.
- Proven track record in operational excellence, budget management, and clinical quality improvement.
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Graduate from a formal Cardiovascular Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer, credentials RDCS or RCS preferred.
- Certification in Healthcare Management (e.g., CMPE, CPHQ) is a plus.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to reputed company cultural and procedural change reputed company to quality improvements and new technology adoption.
- Ability to work across specialties and departments to promote cohesive patient care reputed company.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
- Strong knowledge of imaging modalities, reputed company/RIS systems, and regulatory standards.
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to reputed company change, drive innovation, and foster collaboration across disciplines.
Work Environment and Conditions:
- Remote position; occasional travel may be required to attend leadership meetings or site visits.
- Requires a dedicated, secure home office environment with reliable internet connectivity.
- Flexible hours may be required to support operations across time zones.
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