Description

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This position is responsible for leading the operational, clinical, regulatory, and growth strategy for Radiology and Ancillary Services across multiple sites in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. This role oversees day-to-day operations for imaging services, including Ultrasound, X-Ray, Mammography, DEXA, Echocardiography, CT (as applicable/expanded), and future modality additions. Primary responsibilities include: performance oversight, workflow optimization, regulatory compliance (inclusive of MQSA, ACR, and Bureau of Radiation Control), technologist competency and training, patient throughput, and financial management. This leader partners closely with market operations, providers, radiology technologists, and vendor partners to ensure high-quality imaging services, grow referral volume, drive operational efficiency, and support market strategic expansion.

Primary Responsibilities:

Radiology & Ancillary Service Leadership

• Provides subject matter expertise and operational oversight for all radiology modalities and ancillary services across assigned sites
• Ensures compliance with Federal/State regulations, MQSA, ACR standards, ALARA guidelines, and UHG/Optum policies
• Leads initiatives to improve image quality, workflow efficiency, safety, patient access, and referring provider satisfaction
• Collaborates with providers and market leadership to expand imaging services and grow volume within and across clinics

Service Growth & Program Expansion

• Develops and executes strategic plans to expand imaging service offerings, including modality upgrades, new site integrations, and market growth strategies
• Partners with clinical and business development teams to increase referrals, improve scheduling templates, and reduce delays in diagnostic pathways
• Leads capital planning and equipment lifecycle management, including vendor negotiations and preventative maintenance schedules

Operational Performance & Quality

• Monitors and evaluates imaging performance metrics including volumes, throughput, report turnaround time, technologist coverage, and quality indicators
• Leads workflow optimization to support timely patient care and efficient clinic flow
• Develops and implements quality improvement and technologist competency programs

Regulatory, Accreditation & Safety

• Ensures adherence to MQSA standards for mammography, including documentation, audits, and inspector coordination
• Maintains compliance with Bureau of Radiation Control licensing and site inspections
• Conducts quarterly site and safety audits, maintaining >98% compliance

Financial & Business Management

• Oversees imaging financial performance, including revenue cycle elements, cost containment, supply management, and staffing models
• Partners with coding/billing teams to reduce denials and optimize reimbursement
• Tracks modality utilization and supports business decisions for expansion or adjustment

Leadership & Staff Development

• Recruits, trains, and develops high-performing imaging technologists and lead technologists
• Ensures staffing models support access, quality, and operational efficiency
• Creates professional development pathways for imaging staff and supports leadership succession

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of radiology or diagnostic imaging operations leadership experience
• Experience managing multiple clinical or imaging sites
• Demonstrated ability to manage workflow, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated solid communication, change leadership, and partnership-building skills
• Ability to travel across markets up to 25%
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• ARRT, RDMS, R.T., or related clinical imaging background (preferred but not required)
• Experience with Epic Radiant, PACS/RIS platforms
• Understanding of value-based care and diagnostic services integration
• Knowledge of ICD-10/CPT coding for imaging services

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.