Diagnostic Imaging Director

Essentia Health

Director of Radiology services overseeing operations and financial performance across multiple hospital and clinic sites in Essentia Health's East Region. Leading teams and managing comprehensive imaging programs for quality patient care.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeBrainerd • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,795 - $191,692 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the operations, financial performance, and quality of Radiology services across multiple hospital and clinic sites in the East Region.
Partner closely with the Radiology Section Chair and with hospital, clinic, and medical leaders to align imaging services with system priorities and clinical strategy.
Own financial planning, budgeting, and productivity for the imaging service line, with accountability for volume, financial, patient experience, and employee engagement targets.
Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of imaging managers and front-line leaders across multiple sites, building clarity around scope, decision rights, and outcomes.
Oversee technical management of imaging modalities and equipment, including capital planning, lifecycle replacement, and new service development.
Drive process improvement and operational efficiency across sites, identifying opportunities to standardize and elevate the care experience.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards governing diagnostic imaging.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality imaging services.
Provide strategic and operational consultation to other East Region facilities on imaging program development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare setting
Demonstrated success leading operational, financial, and people performance across multiple sites or service lines
Experience managing financial planning, budgeting, and productivity targets for a hospital service line
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Demonstrated success leading change and building accountability into teams undergoing structural shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
supplemental options to fit your needs
401(k) plan with employer contributions
training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
flexible scheduling
generous time off
wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningbudgetingproductivity managementprocess improvementoperational efficiencytechnical managementcapital planninglifecycle replacementservice developmentcompliance

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementaccountabilitychange management