Network Director, Diagnostic Imaging & Ancillary Information Systems in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: WMCHealth is seeking a Network Director, Diagnostic Imaging & Ancillary Information Systems that is responsible for planning, operational management, and integration of clinical and medical technologies across the system. The Network Director will drive excellence in patient care by ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal utilization of all healthcare technology and clinical information systems.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Direction: Partner with Vice President, IT and other clinical and operational leadership to develop and execute the strategic roadmap for technology supporting clinical departments and specialized services.
• System Ownership & Integration: Oversee the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of clinical information systems, including but not limited to:
  • Radiology/Imaging: PACS, RIS, VNA.
  • Cardiology: CVIS (Cardiovascular Information Systems), Echo/Cath Lab systems.
  • Perioperative Services: Operating Room Management and Anesthesia Information Systems (AIMS).
  • Specialty Services: Systems for Neurophysiology, Respiratory Therapy, Transplant Services, and all 'ologies' (e.g., Oncology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology).
• Interoperability: Champion initiatives to ensure seamless data exchange and integration between specialized clinical systems and the core Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform.

• Departmental Liaison: Direct activities between Information Technology (IT) and clinical operations, translating clinical needs into technological solutions and vice-versa.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technical specialists, clinical informaticists, and HTM professionals.
• Budget Management: Manage the capital and operating budgets for medical equipment and associated IT systems under their purview with a focus on on lifecycle management, cost containment, and value realization.
• Innovation: Monitor emerging medical technologies and assess their potential value and feasibility for adoption within WMCHealth

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in Healthcare Technology Management (Biomedical Engineering/Clinical Engineering) and/or Clinical Information Systems within a healthcare facility or system, required

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, or related field, required
• Master’s degree, preferred

Licenses / Certifications: N/A