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Summary:

The Radiology Leader provides administrative, clinical, and operational oversight for assigned modality, including inpatient and outpatient Radiology services in alignment with the One Penn Radiology vision and the organization's mission and goals. This role ensures safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care through standardized practices, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities include oversight of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, FDA, HIPAA); workforce management encompassing recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, performance management, leadership development, and staff retention; and operational management including policy and procedure development, staffing and scheduling, daily operations, payroll, vendor management, equipment evaluation and procurement, and staff education.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative, clinical, and operational oversight of all inpatient and outpatient Radiology services.

Ensure continuous compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, FDA, HIPAA).Lead workforce management including recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, performance management, engagement, and retention.

Partner with Medical Directors and enterprise stakeholders to oversee clinical quality, safety, research, CEQI, and performance improvement initiatives.

Manage daily operations including staffing, scheduling, payroll, policies and procedures, vendor relations, and equipment procurement.

Drive patient experience, service excellence, and operational efficiency through data driven decision making.

Develop and manage capital and operating budgets monitor variances and identify cost saving opportunities.

Maintain continuous accreditation readiness and support regulatory surveys.

Advance the One Penn Radiology vision through standardized practices, collaboration, and shared accountability across sites and modalities.

Serve as Administrative Director designee and assume administrative leadership responsibilities as needed.

Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and proceduresOther duties assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Modality Specific AccountabilitiesAssist in directing daily operations for assigned modality across all Penn Medicine radiology sitesOptimize scheduling, workflow, and patient throughputMonitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and productivity metricsSupport implementation of departmental strategic goalsSupervise assigned modality Managers, Lead Technologists, and TechnologistsAssist with hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluationsCoordinate continuing education and modality specific safety trainingPromote a culture of accountability and teamworkEnsure adherence to modality specific protocols and imaging standardsSupport quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) initiativesReview incident reports and implement corrective actionsOversee modality safety compliance and policy enforcementMaintain compliance with The Joint Commission standardsSupport accreditation requirements from the American College of Radiology (ACR)Ensure compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulationsPrepare documentation for audits and inspectionsAssist with budget preparation and capital equipment planningMonitor expenses, revenue, and cost-containment strategiesParticipate in vendor negotiations and service contract reviewsSupport expansion planning and new technology implementationAddress patient concerns and escalated service issuesSupport initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores

Credentials:

Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required) Current Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic technologists (ARRT), RDMS, RMSKS, CNMT or RPA Certified Radiology Administrator (Required) Certified Radiology Administrator. Must be obtained within first year upon hire if candidate does not possess a master's degree.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Other (Required) Graduate of an accredited Imaging Technology Program At least ten years of supervisory experience. Associate of Arts or Science Graduate of an accredited Imaging Technology Program 8+ years At least eight years of supervisory experience. CRA within 1 year of hire Bachelor of Arts or Science Science, Health Administration, Business Administration (other bachelor's degrees may be considered) At least six years of supervisory experience. CRA within 1 year of hire. Master of Arts or Science Science, Health Administration, Business Administration (other master's degrees may be considered) At least three years of supervisory experience. Other (Required) Graduate of an accredited Imaging Technology Program 10+ years At least ten years of supervisory experience. We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.