Radiology Manager - Clinical

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA, seeks a Radiology Operations Manager to oversee daily technical operations across CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, NM, and Breast Imaging.

This role supervises lead technologists and scheduling staff, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations while supporting efficient clinical workflows. Reporting to the Director of Radiology, the manager will drive staff development, budget oversight, policy

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and at least 3 years in diagnostic imaging, with 1–2 years of supervisory experience.
• Massachusetts radiology license or eligibility within 6 months.
• ARRT certification.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree; supervisory experience at a teaching hospital.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily technical operations across all imaging modalities.
• Selects, develops, and schedules technical staff to maximize capacity.
• Interviews and hires qualified candidates and conducts performance evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, NRC, and MWRA regulations.
• Oversees payroll for supervised modalities and budget monitoring.
• Leads quality improvement and participates in strategic planning with leadership.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Fiscal skills

EHR RIS PACS knowledge

PACS and Epic applications

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT certification

Massachusetts radiology license

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Reporting directly to the Director of Radiology, the Radiology Operations Manager directs and manages the daily technical operations of all divisions within the Department of Radiology, including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, NM, and Breast Imaging. This role exercises direct supervision over technical staff, including lead technologists, as well as various scheduling, support, and clerical staff. The Manager participates in the development of departmental policies and procedures and ensures that modality operations remain in strict compliance with established Boston Medical Center-South policies and regulatory standards to support optimal departmental workflow and performance. The manager will assist with Clinical work as needed by the clinic.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Operational & Staff Management: Selects, develops, evaluates, and schedules technical staff across all imaging modalities, and coordinates daily assignments, work rotations, in-service education, and staff meetings to maximize departmental capacity and efficiency. (20% of time)

Talent Acquisition & Performance: Interviews and hires qualified technical candidates, conducts criteria-based performance evaluations, implements corrective actions when necessary, and reports staffing trends and recommendations for change to the Director. (20% of time)

Regulatory Compliance & Policy: Directs the development, enforcement, and maintenance of departmental and institution-wide records, controls, and policies to assure total compliance with regulatory agencies, including the Joint Commission (JCAHO), DPH, NRC, and MWRA. (20% of time)

Fiscal Responsibility: Oversees and authorizes payroll for all supervised modalities, evaluates new products or equipment, manages purchasing activities within budget constraints, and proposes cost-reduction mechanisms in salaries, wages, and supplies to maintain positive variances. (10% of time)

Quality & Performance Improvement: Executes ongoing performance improvement activities for all operational functions, participates in multi-disciplinary quality improvement programs, and ensures corporate and departmental fiscal, operational, and quality data are effectively communicated to staff. (10% of time)

Strategic Planning: Aligns departmental planning, short-term objectives, and long-term milestones with the broader strategic goals and objectives of the Medical Center and BMCHS in conjunction with the Director. (10% of time)

Education & Support: Partners with the Clinical Educator to coordinate staff Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs, tracks attendance records in cooperation with the quality improvement and staff education supervisor, and performs literature and web searches to integrate evidence-based practices into services. (10% of time)

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree and at least 3 years in diagnostic imaging, at least 1-2 years of which must be supervisory experience in a hospital radiology department; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree.
• Supervisory experience at a teaching hospital.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• ARRT certification.
• Current or eligible for license as a Radiology Technologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (license must be obtained within 6 months of employment).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Verbal and written communication skills to facilitate efficient communications with patients, hospital employees, and vendors.

• Fiscal skills to analyze and present budget performance information, including staffing patterns.
• Knowledge of computer applications to operationalize EHR, RIS, and PACS technologies, as well as digital imaging.
• Knowledge of PACS and Epic applications.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Compensation Range:

$109,000.00- $158,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans