Interim Manager, Radiology

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager of Diagnostic Imaging Services to oversee the delivery of imaging across campus locations. The role collaborates with the PACS Administrator and professional staff to ensure efficient workflows and patient safety.

The manager will lead quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and staff development through coaching and training, promoting teamwork and accountability to maintain clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Diagnostic Imaging Services in a hospital setting.
• Ensures QA, patient safety, and regulatory readiness.
• Leads staff development through coaching and training.
• Collaborates with PACS Administrator and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of Diagnostic Imaging Services.
• Coordinate department operations and workflow.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; provide training.
• Ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all patient populations.
• Maintain downtime procedures and continuity of operations.

Skills

Staff management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

PACS systems

Downtime procedures

Education coaching

Tools

PACS

Job description

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting‑edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Under the direction of the Radiologist, and VP of Ancillary Services, Responsible for managing the delivery of Diagnostic Imaging Services, coordinating department operations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department reporting to the Director of Imaging Services. Manager will also work closely with the PACS Administrator, Samaritan Imaging Center and other supervisorial and professional staff to insure appropriate workflow, adherence to Department information systems utilization and patient safety and security. Further, responsible for maintaining quality assurance, appropriate utilization of technology and that staff are appropriately trained, observed and monitored and evaluated in a timely and proficient manner. Provide input for operational planning. Oversees patient care in Imaging, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance for all patient populations served by the organization. Participates in quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), performance improvement, and regulatory readiness activities.

Maintains knowledge of downtime procedures and collaborates with staff and other departments to ensure continuity of operations and patient care during system or equipment outages. Promotes staff development through education, coaching, and the consistent application of departmental policies, procedures, and best practices. Supports a culture of teamwork, accountability, patient-centered care, and operational excellence.