Manager Diagnostic Imaging

IHA; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits (Medical & Dental)

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligibility

403(b) with employer match

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is seeking a Manager of Diagnostic Imaging to lead a multi-modality imaging team and drive operational excellence in a high-volume setting.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with physicians, technologists, and hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient care and align with quality, regulatory, and financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree - or equivalent training acquired via work experience.
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require on-call, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage as department needs warrant.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Requires travelling to offsite locations as needed.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Oversee clinical student technologist rotating through the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive imaging department spanning multiple modalities.
• Oversee daily operations and drive process improvement initiatives in imaging.
• Partner with physicians, technologists, and hospital leadership to enhance performance and patient safety.
• Balance day-to-day demands with long-term departmental goals and financial objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

UKG scheduling

EPIC

PAC

Excel

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Make an Impact.

Join Gottlieb Memorial Hospital as our Manager of Diagnostic Imaging and help shape the future of patient care through exceptional leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Lead with Purpose. Make an Impact. Join Gottlieb Memorial Hospital as our Manager of Diagnostic Imaging and help shape the future of patient care through exceptional leadership, innovation, and operational excellence.

Hours

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday; occasional weekends; based on department needs
• Area: Imaging Diagnostic
• Location: Melrose Park, IL

About The Role

As the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive imaging department spanning multiple modalities. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving process improvement initiatives, ensuring exceptional quality and patient care, and managing departmental financial and human resources.

The Manager partners with physicians, technologists, and hospital leadership to enhance operational performance, optimize workflows, and support a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Success in this role requires a proactive leader who can balance day-to-day operational demands while advancing departmental goals, improving patient experiences, and achieving key quality, regulatory, and financial objectives.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading a high-performing imaging team that plays a critical role in patient diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

Here’s What You’ll Need

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree - or equivalent training acquired via work experience
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• May require on-call, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage as department needs warrant.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Requires travelling to offsite locations as needed
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Oversee clinical student technologist rotating through the department

Additional Qualifications (nice To Have)

• 6-10 years management experience
• Master's Degree
• UKG scheduling or equivalent
• EPIC, PAC experience or equivalent
• Excel Proficient (intermediate)

Why Gottlieb Memorial Hospital?

• Patient-centered culture dedicated to compassion, excellence, and delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
• Leadership opportunity to oversee and support a comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging department focused on quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative healthcare environment where imaging leaders partner with radiologists, technologists, physicians, nurses, and support teams to drive outstanding patient outcomes.
• Commitment to professional growth through leadership development, continuing education, and advancement opportunities within a respected healthcare system.
• Meaningful impact every day by leading imaging services that play a critical role in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care across the organization.
• Focus on innovation and service excellence with the opportunity to enhance workflows, improve patient experience, and support the continued growth of Diagnostic Imaging services.

Perks & Benefits

• Day-One Benefits (Medical & Dental)
• Competitive shift differentials
• Career development & advancement pathways
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 403(b) with employer match
• On‑site fitness centers (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Employee referral rewards
• Perks & discount program

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Annual Salary Range: $96,782.40 - $159,700

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.