Imaging Services Manager, La Jolla - 136590

UC San Diego Health, a world class Academic Medical Center, is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, visionary leader to oversee our Radiology Department throughout the UC San Diego Health organization. This person will have the opportunity to work with an outstanding Department of Radiology, School of Medicine faculty who are thought leaders in their fellowship trained areas of sub-specialties.

At UC San Diego, we provide advanced imaging across multiple patient populations and specialties and lead the way in technology and quality. This includes, but is not limited to, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurosciences, and MSK exams and/or intraoperative procedures. If you are a leader who values both exceptional patient experience and engaged, empowered staff, you'll find a collaborative home with our Imaging Leadership team. Come join UC San Diego Health Imaging Services in sunny San Diego, where we work and play year-round under the sun.

This leadership role is accountable for the operational and strategic management of multiple imaging modalities within Radiology (US/CT/MRI/Radiography/PET). The Manager provides direction through modality supervisors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budget and productivity targets, accreditation readiness, and regulatory compliance.

The Manager supports operational success by setting expectations, providing resources, and removing barriers for modality supervisors. Oversight areas include staff scheduling and assignments, payroll accuracy, staff training and development, protocol and policy updates, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, supply availability, vendor coordination, and policy enforcement. While these functions are carried out by supervisory and front-line staff, the Manager ensures they are completed effectively and steps in only when needed to address escalated issues or maintain service continuity.

The Manager fosters a culture of excellence, represents Imaging Services in system-wide initiatives and external partnerships, and ensures readiness for multiple accreditations and regulatory reviews.

• Eleven (11) years of experience/education/training in at least one radiology modality; OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area plus seven(+7) or more years of experience to include 5 years of supervisory/leadership experience.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Experience and proven clinical practice knowledge with applied background in a radiology modality.

• Knowledge of terms, concepts, and protocols.

• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in an acute care setting to improve operations.

• A Master's Degree.
• Licensed technologist in at least one radiology modality.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs at La Jolla Campus.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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