Daniel Napolitano, BSRT, MBA, (R)(VIR)(ARRT), is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience across advanced radiologic sciences, operational leadership, and clinical innovation. Currently serving as a Special Procedures Technologist and MRI Technologist at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina, Daniel stands at the intersection of cutting-edge medical imaging and transformative leadership in healthcare systems. With a career grounded in technical excellence and a forward-looking vision shaped by an MBA in Business Administration, he is dedicated to building a patient-centered, technologically optimized future for healthcare institutions.
Daniel’s expertise is rooted in a strong academic foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology from Long Island University and earned his Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, with a focus on healthcare leadership, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making. He is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in both Radiography and Vascular-Interventional Radiography, underscoring his deep technical competency in diagnostic and neuro-interventional procedures. In addition, he has continued expanding his knowledge in artificial intelligence applications through certifications from Coursiv in emerging AI platforms such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, and DALL·E.
Throughout his career, Daniel has taken on increasingly complex roles within high-acuity environments, from managing stroke thrombectomies and aneurysm coiling to developing and implementing process improvements for interventional radiology teams. At Prisma Health, he is known not only for his clinical precision and composure in emergency neurovascular cases but also for his leadership in operational efficiency, team collaboration, and charge capture optimization. Daniel has created CPT QA forms that improved front-end revenue cycle outcomes and contributed to cross-functional hiring strategies through peer interview panels, helping ensure team cohesion and clinical excellence.
In parallel with his technical career, Daniel has consistently demonstrated a passion for culture building and human-centered leadership. As the leader of a Business Resource Group and active contributor to community and internal committees within his organization, he focuses on advancing workplace culture that supports generational diversity, mental health awareness, and collaborative success. Daniel sees healthcare culture as a complex but essential force in delivering superior patient outcomes—and it is this complexity that drives him to lead with empathy and purpose.
Daniel is now seeking board and advisory roles in healthcare, medical technology, AI, and medical device sectors where he can amplify his impact. He believes the next frontier of healthcare requires leaders who not only understand the clinical and operational realities but who are also visionary enough to bring innovation and humanity into harmony. With his rare combination of hands-on clinical expertise, business acumen, and a passion for change management, Daniel is poised to bring strategic insight, operational clarity, and cultural transformation to any organization he serves.
Fluent in English with working proficiency in Spanish and some Russian, Daniel is based in Lexington, South Carolina, and remains committed to lifelong learning, systems thinking, and leading healthcare forward—one patient, one process, and one breakthrough at a time.
Character: Daniel Napolitano is a values-driven healthcare leader who leads with empathy, integrity, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.
Knowledge: With over 15 years of clinical experience and dual ARRT certifications, Daniel brings deep technical expertise in radiologic and interventional imaging.
Strategic: He leverages his MBA and operational insights to develop process improvements, optimize hospital workflows, and integrate emerging technologies like AI.
Communication: Daniel excels in cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, and culture-building through clear, compassionate, and purpose-driven communication.
