Diagnostic Imaging Operations Leader

Life Science Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Manager to lead operations, optimize throughput, and ensure high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, implement policies, and coordinate with research teams to integrate imaging protocols.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a full‑time Monday–Friday schedule in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of technologist experience in a clinical setting.
• 1–3 years in a leadership role in healthcare.
• ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS licensure accepted.
• Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification as required.
• Current BLS certification.
• 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 experience.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage complex priorities.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Imaging operations

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication

Decision-making

Process improvement

Staff development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree

Tools

Licensure: ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, based in Seattle, seeks a Diagnostic Imaging Manager to lead operations, optimize throughput, and ensure high-quality patient care. You will supervise staff, implement policies, and coordinate with research teams to integrate imaging protocols.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a full‑time Monday–Friday schedule in a clinical setting.