Admin Director Radiology

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About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

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Short Description:

• Responsible for the overall effective and efficient delivery of radiology operations and services across the enterprise. Partners with Chief/Chair Radiologist and other stakeholders to develop and refine the radiology programs and services to ensure alignment with the organizational initiatives and objectives.
• Maintains a “success is never final” perspective. Continually seeks out ways to improve or enhance services and processes. Provides sincere consideration and timely follow up to customer concerns and suggestion for improvement. Utilizes resources (Industry and technical, Studer, Press Ganey, etc.) to maximize results.
• Creates and maintains a culture of excellent service through span of control by ensuring leadership must-haves are in place and staff follow the Cooper experience standards consistently.
• Continually monitors metrics and makes adjustments to maximize efficiency and utilization, patient access, patient experience, patient and employee safety, quality outcomes, financial outcomes and overall effectiveness and impact of department. Has and utilizes a comprehensive radiology dashboard.
• Maintains a constant state of readiness and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Active plans in place to address any deficiencies. Stays current with new regulations and best practices and prepares department and staff accordingly
• Collaborates with AVP, Institute and physician leaders, as well as Joint Venture partners to understand growth plans and other expected changes that ultimately impact radiology. Plans accordingly so radiology services can be flexible to meet future needs of patient and the organization.
• Responsible for recruiting, retaining, and developing a high-performing radiology leadership team. Invests in continuing education and development, develops bench strength to support effective succession planning.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and develops viable solutions for success.
• Works collaboratively with RIS/PACS and Information System support to optimize systems.
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders, cascades information appropriately, communicates with a purpose and with consideration.

Experience Required:

At least 5 years experience as a radiology department head, 10+ years experience preferred.

• Require understanding of all imaging modalities for inpatient and outpatient markets.
• Experience working with budgets, expense management, and revenue cycle.
• Experience with strategic radiology planning, equipment fleet management, and business development.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in related health care field or business preferred
Graduate of AMA approved school for Radiologic Technology required

License/Certification Requirements:

ARRT – preferred
CRA – preferred at hire or to be achieved within 12 months of hire

Special Requirements:

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the critical issues that impact radiology practice on a national and regional scale

Leader capable of developing programs and structures to maximize clinical quality and safety, employee and physician engagement.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Well developed organizational, analytical and negotiating skills.

Literate in MS Office software, RIS, and PACS.
Technical expertise utilizing and deploying IT products essential to Radiology

Salary Min ($): USD $60.00 Salary Max ($): USD $103.00