Manager, Diagnostic Radiology

UW Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition benefits eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Manager of Diagnostic Radiology to lead operational imaging, with a focus on X-ray services (IP/OP). The role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and developing leaders to support outstanding patient care.

The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring regular onsite work at UW Health locations. It supports strategic resource use and a culture that values inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Radiology/Medical Imaging school required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Healthcare Administration, Physical Science, Biological Science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational imaging leadership across X-ray (IP/OP).
• Cultivate collaboration, engagement, and accountability while delivering exceptional patient care.
• Create alignment across teams and stakeholders to enhance communication and teamwork.
• Develop leaders and empower teams through trust, transparency, inclusion, and learning.
• Build partnerships to advance strategic priorities and optimize resources.
• Strengthen culture, promote employee engagement, and drive organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Radiology/Medical Imaging school

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business/Healthcare Admin/Physical Science/Biological Science or related field

Job description

Manager, Diagnostic Radiology

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, with core hours between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Applicants hired into this position will work hybrid coming onsite regularly at various UW Health locations. Hours and hybrid work may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

We are seeking a Manager, Diagnostic Radiology who:

• Is an operational imaging leader with deep experience in X-ray (IP/OP)
• Cultivates a culture of collaboration, engagement, and accountability while leveraging deep operational expertise to support exceptional patient care.
• Creates alignment across teams and stakeholders, breaking down silos to enhance communication, teamwork, and shared success.
• Develops leaders and empowers teams by fostering trust, transparency, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Builds strong partnerships to advance strategic priorities, optimize resources, and support sustainable organizational growth.
• Serves as a visible and influential leader who strengthens culture, enhances employee engagement, and drives organizational effectiveness.

At UW Health, you will have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Radiology/Medical Imaging school Required
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in in Business, Healthcare Administration, Physical Science, Biological Science, or other relevant field Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years health care operations supervisory experience or five (5) years of progressive relevant experience with demonstrated success and leadership skills Required
• Experience with an academic medical center or complex healthcare system Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Certification by appropriate Radiology/Medical Imaging body through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire Required or
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Upon Hire Required or
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) Upon Hire Required or
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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