What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Director position at Samaritan?
Our Mission
All of us, for each of you, every time.
Our Vision
Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner.
Our Values
Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate
At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare—we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We’re committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve.
Serving as the Imaging Director, you are responsible for the daily operations of the department including staff, productivity, budget, equipment, customer service, and patient relations. You also work actively to develop and implement a policy and procedure system to facilitate departmental operations. The Imaging Director is responsible for reviewing work schedules, participating in the hiring of new staff and implements strategies to recruit/retain employees. This position is directly responsible for the Imaging Services and oversees staff in operation of imaging equipment, ranging from an x-ray machine to MRI equipment. This position requires excellent leadership skills with a philosophy of creating a high-trust culture that empowers employees as individual contributors and fosters a strong team environment. Initiative, creativity, and outstanding written and verbal communications are required. Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to complex problems. The individual in this position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.
This is a full-time salary exempt position.
Position qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relate field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Graduate of AMA and JCERT two (2) year Radiologic Technology program.
- Seven (7) years post graduate with minimum three (3) years in acute care/hospital setting.
- Five (5) years supervisory/management experience preferred.
- ARRT Registered; Washington State Radiologic technology license (within 6 months of hire); expertise or credentialed in one other modality.
- Knowledge of Washington State Nuclear medicine regulations and knowledge of PACS preferred.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.
As well as the following demonstrated competencies and physical requirements:
- Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
- Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
- Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
- Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasional lifting, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling.
- Moderately heavy physical effort, lift/carry up to 30 lbs.
- Intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
- Good reading eyesight; full visual acuity, depth perception, and color perception.
As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.
Salary : $72 - $96