This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps.
The partner is looking for a Director, PACS based in the United States.
The role leads enterprise imaging technology across a large, nationwide outpatient imaging network of approximately 180 centers.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term strategy for PACS, VNA, enterprise imaging platforms, image exchange technologies, and related systems.
Ensure the availability, scalability, security, reliability, and efficiency of enterprise imaging systems across approximately 180 outpatient centers.
Lead complex implementations, system upgrades, platform migrations, acquisitions, integrations, new-center deployments, and enterprise-wide imaging modernization initiatives.
Define and maintain technology standards, governance frameworks, performance metrics, cybersecurity controls, and disaster recovery strategies.
Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, clinical teams, and operational leaders to improve imaging workflows, physician productivity, system usability, and patient experience.
Oversee technology vendors, service providers, and strategic partnerships.
Evaluate and implement advanced imaging capabilities, automation tools, AI-enabled applications, and emerging healthcare technologies.
Coach, mentor, and develop PACS and imaging informatics professionals.
Manage operational performance, budgets, vendor expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, radiology leadership, clinical operations, human resources, and executive stakeholders.
Provide imaging technology leadership for acquisitions, new facility openings, system integrations, and other strategic growth initiatives.
Within the first 6–18 months, improve system availability, reliability, user satisfaction, governance, and operational metrics.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Information Systems, Radiologic Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required. A master's degree is preferred.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience supporting PACS and enterprise imaging environments.
Minimum of five years managing technical, imaging informatics, or enterprise imaging teams.
Extensive knowledge of PACS, Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA), enterprise imaging platforms, image exchange solutions, DICOM, HL7, and healthcare interoperability standards.
Proven experience leading complex enterprise imaging implementations, upgrades, migrations, integrations, acquisitions, and technology modernization projects.
Experience supporting multi-site healthcare organizations, with strong preference for large-scale outpatient imaging operations.
Experience with Intelerad is preferred, along with familiarity with enterprise imaging architecture.
Strong knowledge of radiology workflows, physician requirements, clinical operations, and healthcare technology infrastructure.
Understanding of healthcare cybersecurity practices and regulatory requirements.
Conditions
Senior leadership role in a dynamic, growth-oriented healthcare environment.