Imaging Lead - Radiology Tech

Community Health Systems; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oro Valley Hospital is seeking an Imaging Lead to coordinate daily imaging department operations, oversee staff, and ensure high-quality, efficient imaging services in collaboration with the Imaging Director.

This role requires ARRT, state license as applicable, and BCLS; 3–5 years’ diagnostic imaging experience with leadership preference; proficient in PACS, RIS, and EHR; strong communication and regulatory compliance abilities.

Qualifications

• ARRT required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state
• BCLS required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily imaging department operations and staffing to ensure efficient patient care.
• Serves as a technical resource on protocols, equipment use, and real-time troubleshooting.
• Monitors PACS, RIS and EHR access and records for accuracy and issue resolution.
• Supports onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and staff development feedback.
• Assists with scheduling, timecards, and adherence to attendance policies.
• Collaborates with Imaging Director to monitor productivity, quality metrics and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinates regulatory compliance, inspections, state reviews, and physics testing.

Skills

Leadership experience

PACS/RIS/EHR proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

PACS

RIS

EHR

Job description

Job Summary

The Imaging Lead supports the daily operations of the Imaging department by coordinating workflow, assisting with staff oversight, and ensuring high-quality, efficient imaging services. Working in collaboration with the Imaging Director and department leadership, this role helps manage staffing, supports protocol adherence, monitors quality and regulatory compliance, and serves as a technical and operational resource to imaging staff.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates daily imaging department operations, including workflow organization, staffing assignments, and coverage adjustments to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
• Serves as a technical resource to imaging staff, providing guidance on protocols, equipment use, and troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Monitors PACS functionality, user access, and image records to ensure accuracy and resolve system-related issues; coordinates updates and corrections as needed.
• Supports staff onboarding and training, participates in performance evaluations, and provides feedback to leadership on staff development and conduct.
• Assists with scheduling, approving timecards and PTO requests, and ensuring compliance with departmental time and attendance policies.
• Collaborates with the Imaging Director to monitor productivity, patient satisfaction, and quality metrics, recommending improvements where appropriate.
• Coordinates regulatory compliance efforts, including equipment inspections, state reviews, and physics testing, ensuring documentation is complete and current.
• Addresses staff and patient concerns professionally and escalates complex issues to the Imaging Director as needed.
• Participates in pilot projects or implementation of new imaging procedures and communicates changes effectively to the team.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment, ensuring proper handling of equipment and adherence to infection control protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in diagnostic imaging or radiologic technology required
• Leadership or lead-level experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of imaging procedures, workflows, and regulatory standards across multiple modalities.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in PACS, RIS, and electronic health record systems.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and adapt to changing workload and departmental needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, staff support, and continuous improvement.

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Unit, Behavioral Health Unit, and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVH's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a "family", the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for their community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.