Manager, Imaging and Respiratory Services, Days, Full-time

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

The Imaging and Respiratory Services Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and management of Radiology, Imaging Services and Respiratory Therapy departments/services. This role ensures delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered imaging services across multiple modalities, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, and diagnostic

radiography. The Manager oversees compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, NRC, ACR, MQSA, and state/federal regulations while fostering staff development, operational efficiency, and performance improvement initiatives.

In addition, the Manger also provides administrative leadership and operational oversight for Respiratory Care Services. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating

departmental operations to ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Imaging and Radiology Services
• Direct daily operations across all imaging modalities, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient services.
• Develop departmental goals, policies, and procedures that align with hospital mission and strategic plan.
• Lead and mentor staff, supervisors, and lead technologists to promote professional growth and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with TJC, ACR, MQSA, NRC, CMS, OSHA, and state/federal requirements.
• Oversee radiation safety program, including ALARA compliance and annual audits.
• Monitor quality assurance programs, benchmarking performance against national standards.
• Serve as the primary contact during Joint Commission and state inspections.
• Develop and monitor the departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Manage resource allocation to maximize efficiency and control costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Evaluate and recommend purchase or replacement of imaging equipment; oversee vendor contracts and service agreements.
• Recruit, hire, and retain qualified imaging staff.
• Oversee staff evaluations, performance improvement plans, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Ensure staff competency assessments, certifications, and continuing education requirements are maintained.
• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, and hospital leadership to develop and refine imaging protocols.
• Implement workflow improvements that reduce wait times, increase throughput, and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Monitor patient scheduling, throughput, and turnaround times, making adjustments to optimize operations.

• This is not meant to be fully inclusive listing of responsibilities. Other tasks and responsibilities will be necessary, as required by the full job description.

Role Minimum Qualifications

Required Education • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Required Licensure and Certifications -At Hire
• Registered (or Registry Eligible) by the

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

(ARRT) and maintains a current state license.
• BLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Minimum five (5) years of progressive imaging and ancillary clinical leadership experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, budgeting, and capital equipment planning.
• In-depth knowledge of radiologic science, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Education, Licensure and Certifications • Prior supervisory experience
• Advanced modality certification (CT, MRI, etc.)

Education Requirements (All)

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

Certification Requirements (All)

BLS
ARRT License

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Senior Leadership

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm.