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Amalia Sandel

@amaliasandel

I lead healthcare operations, teams, budgets, and process improvements that strengthen service delivery.

I direct high-volume outpatient imaging operations at ARA Diagnostic Imaging, supporting 100+ patient appointments daily while leading 30+ physicians, clinical leaders, technologists, and administrative staff. I manage multi-million-dollar budgets, optimize staffing and capacity, and launched the Fill the Suite initiative to achieve record Interventional Radiology suite utilization.

Across ARA, I’ve developed leaders, redesigned onboarding and performance management, improved report turnaround times by approximately 30%, and launched a new imaging center. I bring 17+ years of healthcare operations and people leadership focused on accountable, collaborative teams and stronger service delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Outpatient Imaging Clinic Manager

Current

ARA Diagnostic Imaging

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Directs operations for a high-volume imaging center supporting 100+ patient appointments daily. Leads and develops 30+ staff, manages multi-million-dollar budgets, and launched the Fill the Suite initiative to improve interventional radiology suite utilization.

Operations Leadership team development Performance Management Budget Management Resource Allocation HIPAA compliance Workday UKG

Human Resources Development Manager

ARA Diagnostic Imaging

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Partnered with executive leadership on succession planning and talent development. Designed and facilitated leadership programs, led LMS migration and onboarding redesign, and supported enterprise-wide performance management implementation.

Succession Planning Leadership Development Change Management Employee Engagement Performance Management LMS Workday UKG

Career Break

Family Caregiving

Jan 2014 - Jan 2022 (8 years)

Full-time family caregiving.

Outpatient Imaging Clinic Manager & Editor Manager

ARA Diagnostic Imaging

Jan 2001 - Jan 2014 (13 years)

Directed imaging and pediatric specialty clinic operations, managing multi-million-dollar budgets and a team of 20+ employees. Reduced report turnaround times by approximately 30% through workflow redesign and developed QA programs.

Operations Management Workflow Redesign Performance Management Quality Program Development Budget Management Team Leadership Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Colorado State University Global

Master of Science, Human Resource Management

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Earned a Master of Science in Human Resource Management with a graduate emphasis in Leadership Development and Change Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude.