Ultrasound Imaging Modality Lead

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is seeking an Assistant Imaging Modality Manager to balance high-quality diagnostic imaging with frontline supervision. You will report to the Imaging Modality Manager and split time between performing procedures and coordinating staff workflows across health-system locations.

Responsibilities include standardizing enterprise protocols, managing inventory, driving regulatory readiness, and addressing patient experience and technical issues to ensure seamless daily operations.

Qualifications

• Imaging certification required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of technical imaging experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a related field preferred; master’s degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures within modality.
• Coordinates daily staffing assignments and room turnover to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Provides direct coaching and supervision to staff technologists; acts as Supervisory coverage when Modality Manager is absent.
• Leads onboarding and competency assessments for new hires and cross-training.
• Maintains regulatory readiness through daily documentation, QC logging, and compliance checks.
• Manages on-site clinical supply inventories and identifies cost-saving opportunities.
• Addresses patient experience issues and coordinates interdepartmental scheduling.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Imaging proficiency

Education

Imaging Certification (CRT, RDMS, AART-Advanced Registries, CNMT, ARMRIT)

Bachelor’s degree in Radiology or related field

Master’s degree in health admin or related field

Job description

Cayuga Health is seeking an Assistant Imaging Modality Manager to balance high-quality diagnostic imaging with frontline supervision. You will report to the Imaging Modality Manager and split time between performing procedures and coordinating staff workflows across health-system locations.

Responsibilities include standardizing enterprise protocols, managing inventory, driving regulatory readiness, and addressing patient experience and technical issues to ensure seamless daily operations.