Executive Director - Imaging Operations

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Imaging Operations Executive Director to provide executive leadership for an outpatient imaging organization in the greater Hartford, Connecticut area.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a healthcare executive who combines strategic vision with strong operational leadership and understands the unique dynamics of working with radiologists, physicians, clinical teams, patients, payers, and healthcare partners. The Executive Director will work closely with physician partners to shape the organization's future while ensuring excellence in daily operations, clinical quality, patient experience, employee engagement, and financial performance.

The successful candidate will be a visible and collaborative leader who can build strong relationships, identify opportunities for growth, lead organizational change, and translate strategy into measurable results. This individual will serve as a key representative of the organization within the broader healthcare community and will play an important role in expanding services, strengthening partnerships, and positioning the practice for continued success.

The Imaging Operations Executive Director is responsible for the overall success and performance of the organization, including its long-term strategic direction and day-to-day operations. Working in close partnership with physician leaders, this position provides executive oversight of operational, financial, clinical, regulatory, technological, and organizational functions.

The Executive Director will lead efforts to optimize imaging operations, improve patient access and satisfaction, maintain the highest standards of clinical quality and regulatory compliance, develop new business opportunities, and ensure the organization achieves its strategic and financial objectives.

• Develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans in partnership with physician leadership.
• Identify opportunities for growth, service-line expansion, new imaging modalities, partnerships, and additional outpatient locations.
• Lead business development initiatives with referring physicians, health systems, employers, payers, and other healthcare partners.
• Monitor healthcare industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive conditions, and emerging opportunities.
• Build effective coalitions and foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide executive oversight of day-to-day imaging operations, which may include MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, X-ray, DEXA, PET/CT, and interventional radiology.
• Optimize scheduling, patient throughput, staffing, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and monitor operational performance metrics and accountability measures.
• Identify and implement best practices that improve patient access, workflow, productivity, and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent operational standards across locations and service lines.

• Provide leadership and oversight for clinical quality, patient safety, risk management, infection prevention, and radiation safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state requirements and accreditation standards, including ACR, CMS, Connecticut Department of Public Health, OSHA, HIPAA, and MQSA.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor regulatory and accreditation requirements and proactively address organizational risks.

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with physician shareholders, employed physicians, medical staff, physician managers, and other clinical leaders.
• Meet regularly with physician leadership to understand needs, address concerns, and align operational priorities with organizational strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referring providers and healthcare organizations to support business development.
• Serve as a trusted partner and advisor to physician leadership.

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction to supervisors, managers, and staff.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Develop leaders and create opportunities for employee growth and professional development.
• Promote a positive workplace culture characterized by…