Lead Radiologic Technologist

Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a Lead Radiologic Technologist for the San Diego Metropolitan Area. This full-time, on-site role requires overseeing daily imaging operations, coordinating exam schedules, and ensuring high-quality diagnostic services while adhering to radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will mentor radiologic technologists, support training and competency assessments, and collaborate with radiologists and nursing teams to enhance patient experience

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in radiologic imaging and diagnostic X-ray procedures.
• Experience leading daily imaging operations and coordinating staff/exam schedules.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills for technologist teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily imaging operations and ensure timely, high-quality diagnostic services.
• Coordinate exam schedules, priority cases, and patient throughput in a clinical setting.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluations for radiologic technologists and imaging staff.

Skills

Staff leadership

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Radiologic imaging

Regulatory compliance

Education

ARRT Certification

State radiologic technologist licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Company Description

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, encompassing four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups, and a health plan. The organization provides comprehensive medical services across primary care and numerous specialties, including heart care, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, women’s health, rehabilitation, and behavioral health. Several Sharp hospitals have earned Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, underscoring excellence in nursing practices and patient care quality. More than 20,000 nurses, staff, affiliated physicians, and volunteers are united by “The Sharp Experience,” a commitment to dignity, compassion, respect, and advanced clinical care. Sharp HealthCare is dedicated to transforming health care by being the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care in the San Diego region.

Role Description

The Lead Radiologic Technologist is a full-time, on-site role based in the San Diego Metropolitan Area. This role oversees daily imaging operations, including coordinating exam schedules, prioritizing cases, and ensuring timely, high-quality diagnostic services. The Lead Radiologic Technologist performs and supervises radiologic procedures in accordance with established protocols, radiation safety standards, and regulatory requirements, while ensuring accurate patient identification and documentation. This position provides guidance, mentoring, and support to radiologic technologists and imaging staff, including assisting with training, competency assessments, and workflow optimization. The role collaborates closely with radiologists, nursing teams, and other clinical staff to enhance patient experience, maintain equipment readiness, and support quality improvement initiatives within the imaging department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in radiologic imaging, including performing diagnostic X-ray procedures, applying radiation safety principles, and adhering to relevant clinical protocols.
• Experience overseeing daily imaging operations, coordinating staff assignments and exam schedules, and supporting efficient patient throughput in a clinical environment.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support technologist teams, including contributing to training, onboarding, and ongoing competency evaluations.
• Strong patient care and communication skills, with the ability to explain procedures clearly, promote comfort, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Commitment to quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including accurate documentation, adherence to hospital policies, and participation in performance improvement efforts.
• Current ARRT certification (or equivalent) and state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, with BLS certification.
• Previous experience in a lead or senior technologist role within a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in the San Diego Metropolitan Area with flexibility for varied shifts as needed.