University of Kentucky
IT Imaging Services Director/UKHC
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $95K - $186K
💻 Information Technology
🗓️ August 12th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring an IT Imaging Services Director. The director plans, supports, and maintains imaging domains like Radiology, Cardiology, and PACS within the Epic electronic health record, manages IT operational budgets, oversees project management ensuring milestones align with clinical application roadmaps, and collaborates with IT directors and clinical leaders to ensure technical readiness for strategic programs such as population health and IT Service Management.
Highlights
- Lead strategic planning and maintenance of imaging systems including Radiology, Cardiology, and PACS within Epic EHR.
- Supervise management personnel specific to imaging domains and manage approved IT operational budgets.
- Oversee project management ensuring timely milestone execution and alignment with clinical acute application roadmaps.
- Ensure technical readiness for strategic programs like population health and IT Service Management covering design coordination, demand and change management.
- Collaborate with IT directors, clinical leaders, and operational staff across the organization.
- Required skills include leadership, conflict management, project management scope and budget control, and excellent communication.
- Preferred or previous Epic certification/experience is favored.
- Required education: Master's degree; preferred in Computer Science, Informatics, Business or Health Administration.
- Minimum 7 years related experience in large and complex processes management.
- Salary range: $95,056 to $185,848 per year, full-time staff position, Grade Level 15.
IT Imaging Services Director/UKHC Full Description
IT Imaging Services Director/UKHC
Job Title | IT Imaging Services Director/UKHC
Requisition Number | RE51256
Working Title | IT Imaging Services Director
Department Name | H3997:EVPHA Information Technology
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 15
Salary Range | $95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | The essential job functions of this position require you to: provide leadership and resource management; communicate and build strategic working relationships with staff and other individuals from diverse backgrounds; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; work within a fact paced, time sensitive project; positively represent the University; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus; travel outside the local area for training; and work successfully with a team and independently.
Shift | Primarily Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with evening and weekend requirements per departmental needs.
Job Summary | The IT Imaging Services Director is responsible for the strategic planning, support, and maintenance of the imaging domains including Radiology, Cardiology, Picture Archive & Communication System (PACS) and others within the Epic electronic health record. The scope of responsibility includes, but is not limited to, supervision of management personnel for a specific scope of practice within this domain; managing expenses according to the approved IT operational budget; project management ensuring timely milestone execution in accordance to the overall product roadmap of clinical acute applications; ensuring technical readiness for strategic programs such as population health and IT Service Management executing design coordination, demand management, change management, strategy management, service operations, and planning/execution of service transition. This role will collaborate with other IT directors, clinical leaders, and operations within the organization. This opportunity is hybrid with regional presence near Lexington, KY. As a prominent flagship institution, the University of Kentucky offers an exciting opportunity to make a profound impact on higher education and the broader community. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass region, Lexington offers a vibrant and inclusive community. With a population known for its friendliness and welcoming nature, you’ll quickly find a place to call home and establish meaningful connections.
In Lexington, Kentucky, you will embrace a thriving and inclusive community, immerse yourself in a rich cultural scene, and enjoy the benefits of a strong education and research hub. Explore the great outdoors, thrive in a growing tech industry, and relish affordable living. Cheer on college sports and lead our technological advancements while experiencing a fulfilling work-life balance. Make a lasting impact in an exceptional city and prestigious institution. Apply now and be part of our diverse and inclusive community.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will possess experience working with large and complex processes; strong leadership and management skills; conflict management; managing upward; a positive attitude and willingness to work hard; dedication and commitment; ability to build relationships and foster collaboration among multiple stakeholders; ability to lead and facilitate projects while managing scope, budget and timelines; exceptional planning and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to lead diverse groups towards University-focused objectives. Previous experience and/or certification in Epic is preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Business Administration, and/or Health Administration preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 08/25/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number | RE51256
Working Title | IT Imaging Services Director
Department Name | H3997:EVPHA Information Technology
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 15
Salary Range | $95,056-185,848/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | The essential job functions of this position require you to: provide leadership and resource management; communicate and build strategic working relationships with staff and other individuals from diverse backgrounds; abide by University guidelines; maintain confidentiality; prioritize and manage work effectively; work within a fact paced, time sensitive project; positively represent the University; perform work in a sedentary position; report to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus; travel outside the local area for training; and work successfully with a team and independently.
Shift | Primarily Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with evening and weekend requirements per departmental needs.
Job Summary | The IT Imaging Services Director is responsible for the strategic planning, support, and maintenance of the imaging domains including Radiology, Cardiology, Picture Archive & Communication System (PACS) and others within the Epic electronic health record. The scope of responsibility includes, but is not limited to, supervision of management personnel for a specific scope of practice within this domain; managing expenses according to the approved IT operational budget; project management ensuring timely milestone execution in accordance to the overall product roadmap of clinical acute applications; ensuring technical readiness for strategic programs such as population health and IT Service Management executing design coordination, demand management, change management, strategy management, service operations, and planning/execution of service transition. This role will collaborate with other IT directors, clinical leaders, and operations within the organization. This opportunity is hybrid with regional presence near Lexington, KY. As a prominent flagship institution, the University of Kentucky offers an exciting opportunity to make a profound impact on higher education and the broader community. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass region, Lexington offers a vibrant and inclusive community. With a population known for its friendliness and welcoming nature, you’ll quickly find a place to call home and establish meaningful connections.
In Lexington, Kentucky, you will embrace a thriving and inclusive community, immerse yourself in a rich cultural scene, and enjoy the benefits of a strong education and research hub. Explore the great outdoors, thrive in a growing tech industry, and relish affordable living. Cheer on college sports and lead our technological advancements while experiencing a fulfilling work-life balance. Make a lasting impact in an exceptional city and prestigious institution. Apply now and be part of our diverse and inclusive community.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | The ideal candidate will possess experience working with large and complex processes; strong leadership and management skills; conflict management; managing upward; a positive attitude and willingness to work hard; dedication and commitment; ability to build relationships and foster collaboration among multiple stakeholders; ability to lead and facilitate projects while managing scope, budget and timelines; exceptional planning and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to lead diverse groups towards University-focused objectives. Previous experience and/or certification in Epic is preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Business Administration, and/or Health Administration preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 08/25/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe how your experience relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have in project management.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * Please describe an example of when have managed multiple people and priorities while overseeing a large project.
(Open Ended Question)
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