Clinical Operations Manager, Breast Imaging

MedQuest Imaging; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid/remote opportunities

Job summary

MedQuest Imaging in Charlotte is seeking a Breast Imaging Clinical Manager to lead a dedicated Breast Imaging Center while actively performing mammography half the time. You will balance leadership responsibilities with clinical duties to optimize patient care and center performance.

The role combines strategic oversight, staff development, and operational excellence. A strong background in mammography, multi-modality imaging, and regulatory compliance is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program with ARRT registration.
• Certified in Mammography.
• 8 years of experience in breast imaging or radiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for a Breast Imaging Center while performing breast imaging ~50% of the time.
• Optimize daily scheduling and supervise center operations.
• Lead staff meetings, manage workflow and resource utilization.
• Control clinical expenses and drive center profitability.
• Perform mammography procedures and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Maintain regulatory compliance (MQSA, ACR, HIPAA, OSHA).

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Clinical care

Mammography

Operations management

Staff supervision

Education

ARRT registered

Radiologic Technology degree

Mammography certification

Tools

Mammography equipment

Multi-modality imaging

Job description

Overview

Lead the Future of Women's Imaging in Charlotte

Overview

Lead the Future of Women's Imaging in Charlotte As MedQuest continues to expand across the Charlotte market, we are investing in our leadership team to support growth initiatives and enhance the patient experience throughout our network of Breast Imaging Centers. This newly elevated leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced Mammography professional who is passionate about both patient care and team development.

As the Breast Imaging Clinical Manager, you will provide overall leadership, direction, and operational oversight for a dedicated Breast Imaging Center while remaining actively engaged in clinical care. This unique hybrid role allows you to spend approximately 50% of your time performing breast imaging services and 50% leading operations, developing staff, and driving excellence across the center. As a trusted imaging partner of Novant Health, MedQuest is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, investing in advanced technology, and developing the next generation of imaging leaders.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead a growing Breast Imaging Center during an exciting period of expansion
• Play a key role in advancing MedQuest's Women's Imaging strategy across the Charlotte market
• Enjoy the best of both worlds with a balanced 50% leadership / 50% clinical role
• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on and relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Outpatient environment focused on quality, patient experience, and work-life balance
• Partnership with Novant Health, one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing and innovative imaging network

Responsibilities

Effective Center Management and Operations

• Overall leadership and direction for a dedicated Breast Imaging Center, and combines leadership responsibilities with direct patient care, allocating approximately 50% of time to breast imaging/scanning duties and 50% to management and administrative responsibilities.
• Ensure daily schedule optimization daily to maximize staff productivity and resource utilization.
• Supervise daily Breast Imaging operations.
• Conduct center meetings with staff to communicate pertinent information.
• Manage workflow to ensure the effective use of human resources, time, equipment and supplies.
• Control clinical expenses and resulting net income.
• Provide solid leadership for center employees; supports management and displays a strong positive attitude at all times.
• Perform mammography procedures.

Staff Productivity

• Recruit, coach and develop clinical staff.
• Ensure that all Center employees are performing in a satisfactory way and adding value to Center productivity
• Actively and routinely interfaces with employees to assess and address questions, issues and concerns on all fronts; be the "first point of contact" for employees
• Conducts annual (and periodic, as necessary) performance evaluations on all employees in a timely manner and ensures that total compensation reflects their contributions and performance

Budgetary Responsibility

• Ensure productivity, staffing efficiency and operational performance.
• Participate in capital planning and equipment replacement decisions.
• Monitor with leadership center revenue, profitability, budgets and expenses.

Physician Relations & Business Development

• Maintain referral source relationships to ensure clinical outcomes align with physician and patient needs.
• Work in tandem with the Marketing Manager to maximize opportunities for the Center

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensure MQSA, ACR, HIPAA, OSHA and regulatory compliance.
• Lead accreditation, inspections and audit readiness.
• Oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program and ARRT registered
• Must complete required CEU’s in a timely manner to ensure Certification(s) remain active
• Certified in Mammography, in addition to X-RAY

Prior Experience

• Knowledge of diagnostic mammography procedures and standards
• Skilled in operation of equipment of multiple modalities
• 8 years of experience in area of specialization

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Registry in Breast Ultrasound

Company Message

About MedQuest Imaging

Founded in 1996, MedQuest is one of the most experienced outpatient imaging providers in the United States. Through direct ownership and joint ventures, the company operates a mixed network of independent and hospital-affiliated radiology centers that perform diagnostic tests used to help identify, diagnose, and monitor a range of health conditions. In addition to providing expert solutions that include mammography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray, MedQuest uses proprietary systems and processes to optimize center operations, control costs, and deliver an unmatched patient experience. Patients, referring physicians, and healthcare systems count on MedQuest, and we’re growing to meet the demand. A career with our team includes limited or no weekend work, competitive salaries and benefits, and hybrid/remote opportunities based on role. To learn more, visit www.MQImaging.com.