Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Imaging Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, and administrative management for assigned imaging services. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, efficient patient care delivery while optimizing resources, standardizing workflows, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This role leads department operations and may directly oversee frontline staff and daily workflows. The Manager collaborates with Medical Directors, Clinical Leadership, Business Operations, and Research teams to develop and execute strategic, operational, and quality initiatives, while directly supervising staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
Minimum 5 years of experience as a technologist in a clinical setting.
Minimum 1-3 years as lead technologist or in a leadership role in healthcare
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) licensure, or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) licensure or ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification as required by primary license
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card
Leadership and operational management experience
Imaging operations management expertise
Knowledge of imaging workflows and regulatory standards
Financial and budget management skills
Data analysis and performance improvement
Strong communication and decision-making
Ability to manage complex priorities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MSN, MHA, MBA, or related field).
Proven success in quality improvement, operational transformation, and staff engagement initiatives.
Previous experience in research related imaging programs
Previous experience in building capacity to meet timely patient access needs

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational oversight of assigned imaging department(s)
Ensure efficient throughput, patient access, and service excellence
Develop, implement, and monitor policies, workflows, and procedures
Collaborate across departments to improve clinical operations
Partner with research teams to integrate clinical trials and research imaging protocols into daily operations, ensuring alignment with workflow, compliance, and patient care standards
Support strategic planning and program growth
Manage budgets, staffing models, and resource allocation
Recruit, develop, and lead staff
Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance
Lead quality and process improvement initiatives
Monitor KPIs and implement performance improvements
Serve as liaison with leadership, physicians, and research stakeholders
Directly manage daily operations and staff supervision