Job#DIRCA2347: Multi-Site Director, Diagnostic Imaging- Inpatient
Position Overview
An experienced Diagnostic Imaging Director is needed to provide multi-site leadership for inpatient imaging services at Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo and Twin Cities in Templeton. The Director will be based primarily at Sierra Vista and oversee operations across both hospitals, located approximately 25–30 minutes apart.
This is a senior operational leadership position responsible for guiding imaging services across a complex, multi-facility environment. Manager-level imaging leaders will report to the Multi-Site Director, who reports to an Operations Executive.
The position is primarily administrative and is not expected to routinely perform patient scans. However, the successful candidate should have a strong clinical imaging foundation and a current understanding of hospital-based imaging operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient diagnostic imaging services across two hospital locations.
- Lead, support, and develop Manager- and Supervisor-level imaging leaders.
- Promote consistent quality, safety, service, and operational standards across both facilities.
- Oversee department performance, staffing, productivity, resource allocation, and workflow.
- Partner with executive leadership, physicians, clinical teams, and hospital departments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Support preparation for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.
- Establish performance goals and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and patient experience.
- Promote collaboration across radiology, cardiology, and related diagnostic service lines.
- Support financial stewardship and responsible management of departmental resources.
- Maintain an effective leadership presence at both Sierra Vista and Twin Cities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in diagnostic imaging, healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
- Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification.
- Current California Radiologic Technologist license or the ability to obtain the license by the time of hire.
- At least seven years of diagnostic imaging experience.
- At least five years of progressive imaging leadership experience.
- Strong hospital-based diagnostic imaging background.
- Recent and meaningful understanding of clinical imaging operations.
- Experience with healthcare accreditation, regulatory compliance, and applicable imaging standards.
Please note that ARDMS certification alone does not satisfy the certification requirement for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Previous Director-level responsibility within a large, complex healthcare organization.
- Candidates currently holding a Manager title may be considered if their operational scope is comparable to the Director level.
- Experience leading large teams, multiple departments, and several layers of management.
- Acute-care hospital leadership experience.
- Experience within a trauma-designated hospital.
- Broad leadership exposure across radiology and cardiology-related diagnostic services.
- Demonstrated history of sustained, permanent healthcare leadership positions.
Preferred Service-Line Experience
Competitive candidates should have experience overseeing multiple diagnostic or procedural areas, which may include:
- Diagnostic Radiology
- CT
- MRI
- Nuclear Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Cath Lab
- Echocardiography
- Ultrasound
- EEG
Leadership experience spanning both traditional radiology and cardiology-related diagnostic services is especially relevant.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $150K–$229K.
Compensation is based on relevant experience and the organization’s established internal compensation structure. Candidates should not assume that an offer will be made at the top of the posted range, which is generally reserved for individuals with extensive directly related experience. Compensation cannot exceed the published range.
Out-of-State Candidates
Qualified candidates from outside California are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be eligible for California licensure and prepared to obtain the required California Radiologic Technologist license by the time of hire.
Final-stage candidates may be invited to interview onsite. Approved interview travel is arranged and covered by the employer, including airfare or mileage reimbursement and hotel accommodations when applicable.
About the Central Coast
San Luis Obispo and Templeton are located along California’s Central Coast, an area known for its coastal scenery, wineries, outdoor recreation, and access to destinations such as Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, and Paso Robles.
This opportunity is ideal for an accomplished imaging leader prepared to guide complex inpatient services across multiple hospital locations.