Manager, Imaging Multi-Modality

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 291,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, part of Sutter Health, seeks an experienced Imaging Services Manager to lead Mammography, Ultrasound, Dexa and X‑ray across Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties. You’ll set strategic and operational direction, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize budgets and resources.

We value leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and a strong background in imaging workflows and patient care within a not‑for‑profit system. The role is based in Modesto, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health care or business administration required.
• BLS certification.
• ARRT radiography or CRT/ARDMS/NMT/MR registry credentials.
• 8 years of recent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee imaging services (mammography, ultrasound, Dexa, X-ray) across Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.
• Plan, organize and direct 24/7 diagnostic imaging operations and resources.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and applicable laws.
• Develop budget and manage capital/operational expenses; build internal/external partnerships.

Skills

Imaging operations

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health care or business administration

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

Position Overview:

This Manager will lead the Supervisors who oversee Mammography, Ultrasound, Dexa and X-ray for both Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

Manages and provides operational leadership to diagnostic imaging department(s) that may include radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and/or magnetic resonance imaging services. Plans, organizes, and directs 24/7 operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to support patient care consistent with applicable standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.

Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is a not-for-profit health care organization dedicated to providing the highest level of care for our patients. Over 386 physicians in both primary and specialty practices provide outpatient services for residents in Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced County communities. With care centers in Modesto, Stockton and six other communities in the Central Valley, Sutter Gould is able to offer high-quality medical care close to you and your family.

Job Description

EDUCATION:

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor’s : degree in health care or business administration.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• BLS -Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists
• (or) CRT -Certified Radiologic Technologist
• (or) ARDMS - American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• (or) NMT -Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• (or) ARRT (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for MRI
• (or) ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Solid understanding of Imaging operations and workflows and how department’s process/workflow impacts other department operations.
• Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relations to operations and organization, with the ability interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
• Demonstrates understanding of healthcare financial environment.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
• Understands age specific needs in providing care to patient population served.
• Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plan to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
• Knowledge of emerging treads and how it impacts operations.
• Ability to build and establish effective working partnership with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
• Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
• Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $181,875.20 to $291,012.80 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.