Imaging Services Manager, La Jolla

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 9 / 13 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 9 / 24 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $132,600 - $259,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $63.51 - $124.43

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).