Director, PACS

SimonMed is one of the nation's largest outpatient medical imaging providers, delivering advanced diagnostic imaging services across a growing network of centers nationwide. Our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and exceptional patient care is supported by industry-leading technology, enterprise imaging platforms, and a culture focused on continuous improvement.
 
As we continue to expand nationally, we are seeking a visionary Director, PACS to lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of our enterprise imaging ecosystem across approximately 180 outpatient imaging centers.
 
Director, PACS
 
Lead the future of enterprise imaging by developing and executing the strategy, governance, and operational excellence behind one of the nation's largest outpatient imaging networks.
At SimonMed, the Director, PACS is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for the organization's enterprise imaging environment, including PACS, Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), enterprise imaging platforms, image exchange technologies, and related imaging systems. This leader will partner with clinical, operational, physician, and executive stakeholders to ensure imaging technology supports exceptional patient care, business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
 
This role combines strategic vision with technical expertise and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will drive enterprise imaging transformation, lead large-scale technology initiatives, and ensure the performance, scalability, security, and reliability of critical imaging systems that support millions of imaging studies annually.
 
What You Bring
 
Enterprise imaging leadership: You develop and execute long-term enterprise imaging strategies that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, clinical excellence, and technology innovation.
 
PACS and imaging informatics expertise: You possess deep knowledge of PACS, VNA, enterprise imaging, DICOM, HL7, image exchange solutions, and healthcare interoperability standards.
 
Technology transformation experience: You successfully lead complex implementations, upgrades, migrations, acquisitions, integrations, and enterprise-wide imaging initiatives.
 
Operational excellence mindset: You use data, metrics, and best practices to optimize system performance, improve workflows, enhance user experience, and support scalable operations.

Strategic partnership management: You build strong relationships with vendors, physicians, operational leaders, and executive stakeholders while ensuring service excellence and accountability.
 
Innovation focus: You evaluate and implement emerging technologies, automation solutions, AI-enabled tools, and new imaging capabilities that advance organizational objectives.
 
Cross-functional leadership: You collaborate effectively across IT, clinical operations, radiology leadership, physicians, cybersecurity, compliance, and executive teams to achieve enterprise goals.
 
What You'll Gain
 
Enterprise-wide impact: Your work directly influences imaging operations, physician productivity, patient experience, and technology performance across approximately 180 imaging centers nationwide.
 
Strategic leadership: Shape the future of the organization's imaging technology roadmap and enterprise imaging strategy.
 
Technology innovation: Evaluate and implement advanced imaging technologies, AI-enabled applications, automation tools, and next-generation imaging solutions.
 
Operational influence: Lead enterprise initiatives that improve scalability, reliability, workflow efficiency, data governance, and service delivery.
 
Executive collaboration: Partner closely with senior leadership to align imaging technology investments with long-term business and clinical priorities.
 
Organizational growth: Play a critical role in supporting acquisitions, de novo center openings, technology integrations, and strategic expansion initiatives.
 
You're a Strong Fit If You Have
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Information Systems, Radiologic Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Computer Science, or a related field required
Master's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred
10+ years of progressive experience supporting PACS and enterprise imaging environments
5+ years of leadership experience managing technical, imaging informatics, or enterprise imaging teams
Experience with Intelerad preferred
Experience supporting multi-site healthcare organizations required
Experience supporting large-scale outpatient imaging operations strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading enterprise imaging transformations, system implementations, migrations, and integration initiatives
Extensive experience with PACS, VNA, enterprise imaging, image exchange technologies, DICOM, HL7, and healthcare interoperability
Experience managing enterprise vendors, strategic technology partnerships, and executive stakeholder relationships
Strong understanding of radiology operations, healthcare technology ecosystems, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements
Experience evaluating and deploying automation, AI-enabled imaging solutions, and emerging healthcare technologies preferred
 
Leadership Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop high-performing PACS and Imaging Informatics team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
Provide timely feedback, recognize achievements, and address performance concerns to maximize team effectiveness and engagement.
Partner with Human Resources to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain top technical talent.
Build and maintain a patient-first culture aligned with SimonMed's mission, values, and strategic goals.
Make sound operational and strategic decisions that support organizational priorities and enterprise imaging objectives.
Provide oversight of operational performance, technology investments, budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives within assigned areas of responsibility.
 
Success Looks Like
Within your first 6–18 months, you will:
Successfully execute strategic enterprise imaging initiatives aligned with organizational growth objectives.
Improve PACS performance, system availability, reliability, and user satisfaction across the enterprise.
Strengthen governance, operational standards, cybersecurity controls, and disaster recovery readiness for imaging systems.
Lead successful implementations, upgrades, integrations, acquisitions, and imaging technology modernization projects.
Establish meaningful operational and performance metrics that drive continuous improvement and scalability.
Develop strong partnerships with physicians, clinical leaders, operations teams, vendors, and executive leadership.
Advance SimonMed's enterprise imaging capabilities through innovation, automation, and AI-enabled technologies that support long-term growth and operational excellence.
 
Benefits
Your health, happiness and future matters!
At SimonMed Imaging, we offer:
Competitive wages
No nights/no calls/no weekends
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) eligibility
Pet Insurance
Paid holidays
PTO
Sick Time
 
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Some positions will require a favorable driving record.
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.