Manager - Radiology Support Services and Outpatient Imaging

Lead the operational growth of outpatient imaging services where clinical quality, patient access, financial stewardship, and advanced technology come together. This highly visible management opportunity is ideal for an experienced imaging leader who can translate strategy into reliable daily operations while supporting exceptional patient care, clinical research, and medical education.

The Manager, Radiology Support Services & Outpatient Imaging provides leadership to multiple clinical teams and their supervisors across a complex imaging environment. The role combines outpatient growth, operational leadership, financial oversight, equipment stewardship, and team development, helping ensure that imaging services are safe, efficient, patient-centered, and positioned to meet evolving demand.

The Role

In this role, you will guide daily operations across assigned imaging and support services while partnering with radiology leaders, clinical teams, and stakeholders throughout the health system. You will bring a strong understanding of imaging workflows and technologies, including X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology, to support high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide effective leadership to multiple clinical teams and their respective supervisors, establishing clear priorities and advancing consistent operational performance.
• Help lead the continued growth and optimization of outpatient imaging services, with attention to patient access, throughput, service delivery, and capacity.
• Collaborate with directors, managers, physicians, supervisors, and partners outside radiology to align clinical and operational priorities.
• Conduct monthly budget reviews, applying a high level of financial understanding to monitor performance, recognize discrepancies, investigate variances, and support responsible decision-making.
• Manage operations within approved budgets while identifying opportunities to use staffing, supplies, technology, and other resources effectively.
• Oversee imaging equipment and capital inventory, including equipment planning, documentation, lifecycle management, replacement needs, and surplus processes.
• Manage capital projects and contribute operational expertise to equipment acquisition, implementation, and long-term planning.
• Maintain and improve clinical standard work, policies, procedures, and operational practices.
• Support successful accreditation and regulatory readiness efforts.
• Promote a safe environment for patients and team members while reinforcing quality, compliance, and service expectations.
• Develop supervisors and team members through coaching, accountability, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster productive relationships beyond radiology and model effective, transparent communication.
• Champion innovation and organizational change that improve effectiveness, patient experience, and clinical operations.
• Take action to achieve measurable results and ensure internal and external customer needs are met.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of progressively responsible experience. A master’s degree is preferred. License or certification in at least one clinical imaging modality is required, such as X-ray, sonography, MRI, CT, or nuclear medicine.

Why UVA Health

At UVA Health, imaging professionals work within an academic health system where patient care, research, education, and innovation are closely connected. This role offers the opportunity to influence how outpatient imaging services evolve while leading teams that provide clinically essential information for diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, and ongoing monitoring.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead in an environment that values clinical excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Shape the operational strategy for growing outpatient imaging services and help build sustainable systems that support patients and care teams.
• Partner across disciplines in an academic medical setting where imaging supports complex patient care, medical education, and clinical research.
• Exercise meaningful ownership of budgets, capital planning, technology, equipment inventory, and operational performance.
• Develop imaging leaders and build a culture of accountability, safety, service, and professional growth.
• Contribute to innovation and organizational change within a sophisticated, technology-driven clinical environment.
• Make a measurable impact on patient access, operational reliability, and the delivery of high-quality imaging services.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers a distinctive combination of professional opportunity, natural beauty, and an engaging community. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides convenient access to hiking, cycling, scenic drives, and year-round outdoor recreation. A vibrant food and arts scene, historic surroundings, respected schools, and the energy of a university community make Charlottesville an appealing place for individuals and families. It is a setting where healthcare professionals can pursue meaningful, high-impact work while enjoying a well-rounded life outside the workplace.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: 3 years progressively more responsible experience required

Licensure: License / Certification in at least one clinical modality (i.e. X-ray, Sonography, MRI, CT, Nuc Med)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.