Date of Conferral

8-21-2025

Degree

Doctor of Healthcare Administration (D.H.A.)

School

Health Services

Advisor

Kourtney Nieves

Abstract

The problem of interest is the current workforce crisis among the Radiologist Specialty in hospitals in Southern California. There has been a significant decline in the number of Radiologists in the workforce compared to the caseload of imaging studies. The purpose of this integrative review was to evaluate empirical and non-empirical literature for operational solutions to improve recruitment and retention of radiology providers. Literature published between 1999-2024 were evaluated for appropriateness using the Johns Hopkins evidence appraisal tools. The literature involved strategies and identified operational areas of opportunity for improvement with radiologist staffing. Identifying ways to improve job satisfaction, retention strategies, and attract potential radiologist prospects are important to the operations of radiology programs, specifically in Southern California. Thematic analysis identified four key themes: (1) Artificial Intelligence (AI); (2) Residency Programs; (3) Government Programs; and (4) Retention. With regards to AI, reliability and education subsections are addressed. Residency programs can also be a large part of the solution for recruitment of radiologists in this shortage. There is also opportunity to improve the government programs and options to review incentives for HSO’s. Retention efforts should focus on career advancement and growth, as well as flexibility for work-life balance. Multi-faceted operational plans that account for these themes and sub-themes will minimize the impact of the current staffing crisis by improving retention and recruitment of radiologists in Southern California.

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