Manager, Diagnostic Imaging / Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center

The Diagnostic Imaging Manager at Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center is responsible for managing all aspects of a specific assigned imaging modality within [Department information not provided]. This role provides administrative and operational leadership to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective staff management across the imaging department. The Diagnostic Imaging Manager works in close collaboration with physician and administrative leadership to align departmental operations with institutional priorities.MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Diagnostic Imaging Manager plays a critical role in supporting this mission by ensuring imaging services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the organization's strategic goals. The Diagnostic Imaging Manager contributes directly to patient experience, operational excellence, and team development across MD Anderson Cancer Center.The ideal candidate for the Diagnostic Imaging Manager role brings a strong background in imaging operations and progressively responsible management experience, supported by a bachelor's degree in business, hospital administration, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. This individual holds appropriate imaging licensure and national certification, demonstrates a strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements, and is skilled in staff leadership, budgeting, scheduling, quality improvement, and patient-centered service delivery within a complex healthcare environment.Why Us?This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical imaging function at one of the world's most respected cancer centers, directly contributing to exceptional patient care, research advancement, and education. The Diagnostic Imaging Manager supports high-impact clinical operations while developing leadership skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.ResponsibilitiesPersonnel Leadership & ManagementProvide administrative oversight of the department in consultation with the Section Chief, Director of Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Operations, Administrative Director, and/or Department ChairDevelop strategic plans for patient care operations, resource allocation, facility utilization, and annual departmental goalsDemonstrate and communicate understanding of institutional and divisional missions, strategic goals, policies, and proceduresModel core values and promote teamwork across the departmentTranslate division strategic plans, operating budgets, and institutional goals into actionable team objectivesDelegate implementation of tactics to supervisors and ensure staff understand their role in achieving service goalsManage departmental resources within budgetary guidelinesDevelop staffing plans, initiate recruitment needs, and review vacant budgeted positions for necessityStaffing, Scheduling & PerformanceAdjust schedule capacity as needed to meet operational demandDevelop and maintain scheduling templates aligned with hours of operation, staffing plans, procedure times, and service demandOversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, competency assessment, and ongoing staff developmentDelegate daily operational management to supervisory or staff levels as appropriate and ensure task completionEnsure timely completion of performance evaluations and merit recommendationsReview merit ratings for appropriate distributionProvide coaching, counseling, and remedial training to support staff success and engagementPatient Care & Service ExcellenceEstablish expectations for excellent patient care and patient satisfaction standardsEnsure efficient patient throughput and timely completion of proceduresPromote high levels of customer service across all imaging servicesCompliance, Quality & SafetyEnsure compliance with applicable regulatory agency rules and regulationsEnsure consistent application of departmental, divisional, and institutional policiesMonitor supervisory consistency and provide direction and coaching as neededEnsure staff compliance with licensure, CPR, annual education, and in-service requirementsConduct periodic audits to verify compliancePerform annual charge master review and develop procedure charge structures in compliance with coding and reimbursement regulationsAchieve and maintain accreditation standards for assigned imaging modalitiesParticipate in continuous quality improvement, quality assurance, and safety initiativesPromote a culture of safety, quality, efficiency, and high service standardsCommunication & AdministrationConduct staff meetings to communicate departmental, divisional, and institutional informationFacilitate effective communication and encourage staff inputCollaborate with other departments and clinics to build relationships and set expectationsPrepare reports as requiredPerform other related duties as assignedEDUCATION* Required: Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Hospital Administration or a related field.* Preferred: Master's Degree Business Administration, Hospital Administration or a related field.WORK EXPERIENCERequired: 5 years In related field and/or demonstration of progressively responsible management experience.May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire orRequired: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire andRequired: CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Licensure by the Texas Medical Board (TMB). Upon Hire orRequired: ARRT - American Reg Radiologic Tchnlg Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Upon Hire orRequired: NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). Upon Hire andRequired: ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Upon HireOTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.htmlAdditional InformationRequisition ID: 179138Employment Status: Full-TimeEmployee Status: RegularWork Week: DaysMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 111,000Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 139,000Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 167,000FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime payFund Type: HardWork Location: OnsitePivotal Position: YesReferral Bonus Available?: NoRelocation Assistance Available?: Yes#LI-Onsite