Executive Director, Inpatient Imaging Services

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 169,400 - 411,400; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking an Executive Director Inpatient Imaging Services to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership across all inpatient imaging sites. This role ensures safe, efficient, patient-centered operations and drives system-wide integration with ambulatory radiology services through a formal dyad partnership with the Executive Director of Ambulatory Access & Services.

The Executive Director oversees multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with faculty and leaders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related area.
• Licensed technologist or registered nurse, preferably radiology.
• Minimum 10 years hospital management experience with progressive leadership in patient care services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across units and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for UCSF Health’s inpatient imaging services.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and leaders.
• Drive performance improvement, staffing, and fiscal/resource management.
• Develop and deploy programs, policies, and system-wide integration initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare management

Radiology

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nursing license (RN) or technologist

Master's degree in business/health administration

Job description

Job Description

Executive Director Inpatient Imaging Services provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for UCSF’s inpatient imaging enterprise across all inpatient adult and pediatric sites and community inpatient locations. This leader is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered inpatient imaging operations and access that meet UCSF Health’s standards of high reliability, quality, access, and experience while advancing system-wide integration with ambulatory radiology services through a formal dyad partnership with the Executive Director of Ambulatory Access & Services.

The Executive Director oversees multidisciplinary teams, collaborates with faculty and clinical partners and business unit leaders, drives performance improvement, and ensures sustainable growth aligned with institutional priorities. The role is accountable for overall administrative and strategic planning, staffing, fiscal and material resources, and the development and implementation of new programs and policies. The Executive Director also provides vision, leadership, and accountability in developing, driving, and deploying strategic expansion, integration and key initiatives across the UCSF Health system, ensuring alignment across the full continuum of radiology care and translating strategic priorities into disciplined execution across inpatient environments. The position reports directly to the Vice President of Clinical Services.

Core Services Radiology Responsibilities

• Operational & Strategic Leadership
• Clinical Operations Efficiency & Quality
• Financial Acumen, Business & Resource Management
• Quality, safety & regulatory compliance
• Workforces & Leadership Development
• Collaboration & System Integration
• Data, Performance & Continuous Improvement
• Physician & Clinical Partnership
• Patient Experience & Service Excellence
• Executive Presence & Stakeholder Influence
• Innovation & Future State Thinking
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership & systems thinking
• Strong clinical judgement and radiology expertise
• Change management & process improvement
• Workforce planning and team development
• Financial and analytical acumen
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to build high-performing teams and culture of accountability
• Patient-centered leadership and commitment to safety
• High emotional intelligence and collaboration
• Regulatory and quality expertise

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training
• Licensed technologist or registered nurse, preferably in a radiology modality
• Strong hospital management experience, minimum 10 years, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services; knowledge of hospital or medical center operations and appropriate professional standards for the department and team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing related field
• Master’s degree in business, health administration, or clinical degree related to radiology
• Registered Nurse in the state of California
• Certification in Radiology Nursing (CRN) or related specialty
• 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in radiology, procedural, perioperative, or critical care settings
• Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines, and create a goal-oriented climate of teamwork and consistent achievement of objectives
• Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including accreditation, licensing and compliance environments, and radiology standards
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operations, staffing models, and clinical workflows in a high-acuity environment
• Experience with operational improvement, throughput optimization, and lean methodologies

License / Certification

• Licensed technologist or registered nurse, preferably in a radiology modality

Benefits

Salary range: $169,400 – $411,400 (annual rate). Compensation and benefits information is available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under state or federal law.