Manager - Diagnostic Imaging

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 132,384 - 198,577; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in San Luis Obispo, CA, is looking for a manager for the diagnostic imaging department. You will oversee operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage personnel decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in imaging services. The role includes developing budgets, coordinating technical operations, and implementing quality assurance programs. Adventist Health offers a comprehensive benefits program and a salary range of $132,384 to $198,577 annually.

Qualifications

• Certification in ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB is required.
• Five years of registered technologist experience preferred.
• One year's leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department.
• Supervises and directs assigned personnel activities.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and protocols.
• Develops and oversees department budgets.
• Implements performance improvement programs as needed.

Skills

Technical operations coordination

Patient services management

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Master's Degree

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Job description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Manages the daily operations of the diagnostic imaging department, including patient services, personnel, scheduling, finance and equipment. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years' registered technologist experience: Preferred
• One year's leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification or licensure in one of the following areas: ARRT(R) or ARRT(CT) or ARRT(MRI) or ARRT(M), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with ARDMS or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required

Essential Functions

• Coordinates all technical operations of the diagnostic imaging department. Ensures timely processing of all patients while prioritizing emergent procedures, minimizing patient waits and optimizing turn‑around times. Monitors and directs the Radiology Information System (RIS) and the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Ensures the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Supervises diagnostic imaging personnel, including recruiting and hiring, orientation, training and development, scheduling and regular performance evaluation. Ensures optimum levels of staffing in accordance with hospital productivity targets. Conducts regular staff meetings and manages departmental committees and projects as directed.
• Manages quality assurance and evaluates new business opportunities and management approaches. Recommends improved medical imaging protocols and designs and implements performance improvement programs as needed. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission and local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.
• Assists in strategic resource planning and develops, implements and oversees department salary, operation and capital budgets. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, evaluating and comparing possible courses‑of‑action, and making decisions/recommendations after considering the various possibilities.
• Researches and recommends new technologies and equipment to increase departmental productivity. Uses consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Job Info

• Job Identification L48483-2
• Job Category Manager
• Posting Date 06/03/2026, 10:54 PM
• Locations 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day Shift
• Assignment Category Full‑time regular
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $132,384 to $198,577. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.