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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for imaging informatics specialist in the United States is $82,781.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Imaging Informatics Specialists serve as vital liaisons between clinical radiology staff and IT professionals. They facilitate communication by translating clinical imaging workflow needs into technical requirements and ensuring that PACS, RIS, and other imaging systems function smoothly. Daily responsibilities often include troubleshooting system issues, supporting image data integration, and training end-users. Effective collaboration and clear communication are essential, as the specialist must balance clinical priorities with technical constraints to optimize imaging processes.

What is the difference between Imaging Informatics Specialist vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectImaging Informatics SpecialistRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsCertification in imaging informatics, healthcare IT, or related fields; often requires a degree in health informatics or computer scienceARRT certification; degree in radiologic technology or related field
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare IT companies, research institutionsHospitals, imaging centers, clinics
Job FocusManaging imaging data, implementing informatics systems, optimizing imaging workflowsPerforming imaging procedures, patient positioning, image acquisition

Imaging Informatics Specialists focus on managing imaging data and implementing informatics systems, while Radiologic Technologists perform imaging procedures and patient care. Both roles are essential in healthcare but differ in their primary responsibilities and required skills.

What is an Imaging Informatics Specialist?

An Imaging Informatics Specialist is a professional who manages and optimizes the technology systems used to store, retrieve, and analyze medical images. They work at the intersection of healthcare, information technology, and imaging, ensuring that systems like PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) function efficiently and securely. Their role often involves troubleshooting technical issues, integrating new imaging technologies, and training healthcare staff on imaging software and data management. They play a critical part in improving patient care by streamlining access to diagnostic images and related data.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Imaging Informatics Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Imaging Informatics Specialist, you need a solid understanding of medical imaging modalities, health informatics, and information technology, often supported by a degree in radiologic technology, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems), DICOM standards, HL7 integration, and certifications like CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help professionals excel in troubleshooting and collaborating with clinicians and IT teams. These skills ensure seamless management of imaging data, system interoperability, and support high-quality patient care.
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Corporate Director / Radiology Infrastructure & Business Support

Corporate Director / Radiology Infrastructure & Business Support

Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Emory Healthcare rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 210 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

162nd of 875 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description

The Corporate Director, Radiology Infrastructure & Business Support provides systemwide leadership for the infrastructure, technology, capital planning, and business support functions that enable diagnostic and interventional radiology and imaging services across Emory Healthcare.

  • This role is responsible for planning and coordinating imaging capital investments, equipment lifecycle management, informatics platforms, digital imaging technologies, and operational business support that sustain imaging services across hospitals, emergency departments, and ambulatory imaging locations.
  • Working in close partnership with Senior Directors of Radiology Operations, physician leadership, operating unit executives, and system partners, this role ensures that imaging infrastructure, technology platforms, and capital investments effectively support systemwide imaging operations and long-term growth priorities.
  • The Corporate Director collaborates extensively with Emory Healthcare (EHC) central teams including finance, supply chain, digital, PDCA, and business development to support imaging expansion, modernization of technology platforms, and development of new care delivery models across the system.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Infrastructure Planning

  • Collaborate with the SVP Radiology and system leadership to develop and execute radiology capital, equipment, and infrastructure strategies that support systemwide imaging operations.
  • Translate system growth priorities and imaging demand forecasts into infrastructure and technology planning initiatives.
  • Partner with Senior Directors of Radiology Operations, modality directors, and operating unit leaders to ensure infrastructure and business support strategies align with clinical and operational priorities.
  • Support systemwide radiology governance structures by providing leadership related to infrastructure planning, technology adoption, and vendor strategy.

    • Capital, Equipment & Facilities Strategy

  • Lead development and coordination of imaging capital planning initiatives that support systemwide radiology operations.
  • Oversee imaging equipment lifecycle management including utilization monitoring, vendor partnerships, maintenance strategy, and replacement planning.
  • Lead radiology participation in imaging facility design, planning, construction, and modernization initiatives across hospitals and ambulatory imaging locations.
  • Coordinate equipment procurement, installation planning, and facility readiness to support new imaging programs and service line expansion.

    • Technology, Informatics & Digital Imaging Platforms

  • Provide leadership for radiology informatics and digital imaging platforms through oversight of the Director of Informatics and associated teams responsible for imaging workflow systems, PACS platforms, third-party imaging applications, and radiologist workflow technologies.
  • Maintain oversight of imaging workflow infrastructure including Imaging Workflow Specialists (IWS), Imaging Workflow Analysts (IWA), and Imaging Workflow Exchange (IWE) teams that support radiologist workflow and operational efficiency.
  • Provide radiology leadership for digital imaging strategy and platform optimization in partnership with EHC digital and IT teams.
  • Provide radiology oversight for data governance related to imaging platforms in partnership with EHC digital teams and clinical partners.
  • Lead radiology participation in system innovation initiatives related to imaging technology platforms, workflow infrastructure, and digital transformation across diagnostic and interventional imaging services.

    • Financial Planning & Business Support

  • Partner with Radiology Operations leadership and EHC Finance to support financial planning, capital investment analysis, and business case development for imaging services.
  • Lead development of financial models and return-on-investment analyses for imaging technology investments, infrastructure initiatives, and initiatives that support system service line growth.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to optimize vendor relationships, service agreements, and technology procurement strategies.
  • Lead radiology vendor strategy in partnership with supply chain and system leadership.

    • Systemwide Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership

  • Partner with operating unit leadership, service line leaders, physician leaders, and enterprise stakeholders to ensure imaging infrastructure, capital investments, and technology platforms support systemwide clinical and operational priorities.
  • Collaborate with radiology operations leadership, modality directors, and site leaders to align infrastructure planning, technology deployment, and capital investments with operational performance, access, and throughput goals.
  • Work closely with enterprise partners including EHC digital and IT teams, finance, supply chain, construction, and business development to coordinate infrastructure initiatives supporting imaging services across hospitals, emergency departments, and ambulatory locations.
  • Engage physicians, clinical programs, and system leaders to ensure imaging technologies and infrastructure investments support evolving care models and growth of diagnostic and interventional imaging services.
  • Collaborate with EHC business development teams and Emory Healthcare Network (EHN) affiliates to support imaging expansion and referral growth from affiliated and independent physician practices.

    • Workforce Leadership

  • Provide leadership and development for directors and project management teams responsible for imaging infrastructure, informatics, and business support functions.
  • Oversee project managers responsible for imaging facility development, equipment implementation, and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Foster a collaborative leadership culture that supports integration between radiology operations, infrastructure teams, and system partners.

    • Quality, Safety & Regulatory Collaboration

  • Ensure imaging infrastructure, equipment, and technology platforms support systemwide radiology quality and safety standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to imaging equipment, technology systems, and facility infrastructure.

    • Additional Duties as Assigned.

    Travel: Travel between Emory Operating Units or Emory Affiliated Sites

    Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office.

    Required Minimum Qualifications

    Education - Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field

    Experience - Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, imaging services, healthcare technology, or related infrastructure roles.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    1. Strategic infrastructure and capital planning

    2. Healthcare financial planning and business case development

    3. Imaging technology and informatics leadership

    4. Vendor management and partnership development

    5. Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

    6. Data-informed decision making

    7. Project and program leadership

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Education: Master's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field strongly preferred.

    Experience - Experience leading complex, multi-site healthcare initiatives involving capital planning, technology implementation, or infrastructure development strongly preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

    Additional Details

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

      

    ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.  

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

    Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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