Director of Radiology

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Radiology

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $170000.00 - $200000.00

Lead the Radiology team at University Hospital, a prestigious Academic Medical Center consistently recognized among the top hospitals in Northern New Jersey as their new Director of Radiology!

Permanent | Onsite

The Position

• The Director of Radiology will oversee the day-to-day operations of the department and identify opportunities to improve processes in alignment with the organization’s growth and hiring objectives.
• Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this leader will oversee a team of eight direct reports and 111 FTEs.
• Key responsibilities include leading workflow optimization efforts to drive greater efficiency and effectiveness across the department. This leader will be instrumental in developing creative recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting top talent. They will also mentor, coach, and empower staff—enhancing professional growth, elevating team performance, and building a strong pipeline for future leadership.
• The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in radiology with experience overseeing multiple modalities. This forward-thinking leader will be comfortable providing both strategic direction and hands-on support. Candidates should demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, a proven ability to lead and mentor staff, and the flexibility to adapt in complex environments. Prior experience in unionized settings and academic medical centers is preferred, though not required.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Active Radiologic Technologist (RT) license required.
• ARRT certification and ICS Level 400 certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of clinical radiology experience and at least three years of managerial experience, ideally in a teaching hospital or unionized setting.
  
  
  

Compensation Range

• The base salary range for this position is $170k-200k annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
  
  
  

The Organization

• University Hospital is a separate, independent medical center with 519 licensed beds, an active medical staff of more than 600, and more than 3,100 employees.
• The organization is home to northern New Jersey’s Level I Trauma Center and to specialty programs such as the Center for Liver Diseases and the Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• University Hospital is a principal teaching hospital for Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and a regional resource for specialized services and critical care.
• For the first time, University Hospital, located in Newark, New Jersey, was designated as one of Newsweek's Best Maternity Care Hospitals 2021. This distinction, which recognizes hospitals that have excelled in providing quality care to mothers, newborns, and their families, as measured in part by the 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Survey, is part of Newsweek's Best Health Care series and powered by data from The Leapfrog Group.
• As one of Newark’s largest employers, University Hospital plays a key role in the city’s economic and cultural renaissance.
• University Hospital ranks among the Best Hospitals in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metropolitan area, according to Best Hospitals rankings, published by U.S. News & World Report. University Hospital is also recognized for "high performance" in the clinical specialty of Nephrology.
  
  
  

The Community

• Newark, New Jersey, is divided into five geographical wards, and contains neighborhoods ranging in character from bustling urban districts to quiet suburban enclaves.
• The metropolis offers a wide range of attractions including museums, parks, eateries, and New Jersey Performing Arts Center, one of the country’s largest and most glamorous performing arts venues.
• From great museums, scenic parks and excellent restaurants to sports, theater and music, Newark offers plenty to see and do.
• Newark is located just eight miles from the bustling metropolis of Manhattan, New York.
  
  
  

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

#BESmith

#BESrecruitment

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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