Director of Radiology

Director of Radiology
 
General Job Summary:

The Director of Radiology provides strategic and operational leadership for Tryon’s radiology and diagnostic imaging services. Reporting to the Senior Director of Ancillary Services, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality, accessible, efficient, and financially sustainable imaging services while supporting the continued growth and development of the radiology service line.

The Director partners closely with radiologists, referring clinicians, operational leaders, and enterprise teams to optimize patient access, improve operational and financial performance, strengthen referral pathways, and ensure an exceptional experience for patients and clinicians.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

- Lead radiology operations across imaging services and locations, ensuring consistent performance, quality, safety, and patient experience.

- Drive service-line growth by identifying opportunities to expand access, increase appropriate utilization, improve referral capture, and develop new imaging capabilities.

- Optimize patient access and workflows, including referrals, scheduling, authorizations, patient preparation, throughput, and results communication.

- Lead strategic vendor partnerships to drive operational efficiency, standardization, and performance across sites of care.

- Manage imaging equipment and vendor performance to maximize uptime and minimize patient care disruptions.

- Own operational and financial performance, including volumes, revenue, expenses, productivity, equipment utilization, and budget performance.

- Build strong physician partnerships with radiologists and referring clinicians.

- Establish and monitor performance metrics.

- Lead equipment and technology planning, including capital needs, equipment replacement, PACS/RIS workflows, vendor relationships, and emerging imaging technologies.

- Ensure regulatory, quality, and safety compliance across radiology operations, including radiation safety and applicable accreditation requirements.

- Lead and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear expectations, accountability, workforce plans, and professional development opportunities.

- Partner with the Senior Director of Ancillary Services and other leaders on strategic initiatives, business cases, contracting opportunities, and service-line expansion.

Education and Experience

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, radiologic sciences, or related field.

- Progressive leadership experience in radiology, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory healthcare operations, or a related clinical service line.

- Strong business and financial acumen with experience managing budgets and operational performance.

- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with physicians, clinical leaders, and cross-functional partners.

- Strong communication and change-management skills.

Preferred

- Clinical radiology background and ARRT certification

- Experience leading multi-site imaging operations.

- Experience with imaging service-line growth, capital planning, or new-site/service development.

Physical Requirements

- Work consistently requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.

- Must be able to lift and support weight of 35 pounds.

- Ability to concentrate on details.

- Use of computers for long periods of time.