Imaging Services Director: Strategy, Ops & Growth

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles invites an experienced leader to manage Diagnostic Imaging Services, working with the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging to align clinical operations with organizational strategy. The role oversees radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound and related modalities across inpatient and outpatient sites, ensuring safety, quality, budgeting and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, operational excellence, staff development, and fiscal stewardship within a

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a manager in a full service imaging department in an acute care medical center.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience as a staff technologist in a diagnostic imaging modality.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development capability.

Responsibilities

• Directs operational, clinical, service and fiscal management of Diagnostic Imaging Services.
• Develops and implements strategic plans aligning imaging with organizational goals.
• Oversees multi-site imaging operations 24/7 including radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine.
• Manages staffing, productivity, safety, quality and regulatory standards across sites.
• Directs equipment planning, procurement, maintenance and replacement of imaging equipment.
• Ensures adherence to safety, quality assurance and regulatory requirements (TJC/JCAHO, MQSA, etc.).
• Oversees budgeting, forecasting and cost-reduction initiatives; drives continuous improvement.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles invites an experienced leader to manage Diagnostic Imaging Services, working with the Chief of Diagnostic Imaging to align clinical operations with organizational strategy. The role oversees radiology, MRI, CT, ultrasound and related modalities across inpatient and outpatient sites, ensuring safety, quality, budgeting and regulatory compliance.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, operational excellence, staff development, and fiscal stewardship within a