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Director of Imaging & Heart and Vascular Services
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Bismarck, ND, 58501
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 47.77-67.47 HOUR
Date Posted : 10 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Full Time Director of Imaging & Heart and Vascular Services to join the team!
Are you a dynamic and visionary leader ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced healthcare environment? CHI Health is seeking an Imaging Services Director to oversee our comprehensive imaging departments, including Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine/PET.
In this pivotal role, you'll report directly to the Division Director of Imaging Services, collaborating closely with campus leadership to drive excellence in patient care, financial performance, and operational efficiency. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of imaging services, ensuring top-tier quality, safety, and staff engagement.
What you'll do:
- Lead & Inspire: Supervise, mentor, and empower a high-performing team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. You'll have the authority to hire, promote, train, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Strategic Oversight: Plan, organize, and monitor all aspects of imaging operations, from staffing and financial processes to quality control and regulatory compliance.
- Drive Excellence: Oversee the development and maintenance of robust quality control programs, ensuring adherence to all CHI Health standards and regulatory requirements (Joint Commission, CMS, ACR, MQSA, etc.).
- Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage capital and operational budgets, optimizing resources and controlling costs to achieve financial goals.
- Patient & Staff Advocate: Address patient, physician, and staff concerns with professionalism and critical thinking, upholding the highest standards of medical ethics.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with executives, managers, vendors, and other healthcare agencies to enhance service delivery and drive continuous improvement.
Job Requirements
What you'll bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Master's strongly preferred).
- Certification in an Imaging Modality and State Licensure (Medical Radiography, ARDMS, NMTCB, or ABNM preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership.
- 5+ years of leadership experience in an imaging setting strongly preferred.
Join a team committed to transforming healthcare. If you're a results-oriented leader with a passion for innovation and patient care, apply today and help us define the future of imaging at CHI Health!
Where You'll WorkSince 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.
CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.
CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.
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Frequently asked questions
Leading imaging and heart & vascular services requires specialized knowledge of diagnostic technologies, regulatory standards, and clinical workflows, unlike broader healthcare roles. This position balances patient care with technical operations, financial stewardship, and compliance, demanding both clinical insight and strong management skills.
In Bismarck, licenses like ARRT for radiography and certifications such as ARDMS or NMTCB are preferred. These credentials validate expertise in medical imaging modalities and are often aligned with state licensure requirements, enhancing a candidate’s qualifications for leadership in vascular and imaging services.
Managing multiple imaging departments involves coordinating specialized teams, ensuring equipment compliance, and maintaining high standards amidst evolving technologies. Balancing financial constraints with quality patient care and regulatory mandates often presents complex operational hurdles unique to this leadership role.
Bismarck's healthcare market shows steady demand for imaging leadership due to regional hospital expansions and aging populations. Candidates with a blend of clinical and administrative expertise tend to have an advantage, reflecting the area's need for directors who can drive innovation and efficiency locally.
While Bismarck offers fewer positions than metropolitan hubs, competition remains robust due to the specialized skill set required. However, candidates with strong leadership experience and multiple modality certifications often find favorable opportunities given the localized demand for expert directors.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, this director role integrates strategic collaboration across multiple regional facilities, emphasizing community healthcare impact. The position uniquely combines Catholic Health's mission-driven culture with advanced imaging leadership, fostering innovation within a nonprofit healthcare network.
Catholic Health Initiatives invests in leadership growth through mentorship, continuous education, and cross-departmental collaboration. Directors benefit from access to comprehensive resources and a culture prioritizing professional advancement alongside delivering high-quality patient care.
Directors in this specialty typically earn between $130,000 and $170,000 annually in Bismarck, influenced by experience, certifications, and facility size. This range reflects the responsibility for multi-modality management and leadership within a growing healthcare market.
This director role uniquely demands oversight of technically complex imaging departments alongside cardiovascular services. Daily tasks blend operational strategy, team leadership, and compliance management, requiring a blend of clinical knowledge and administrative acumen uncommon in general healthcare director positions.