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Nursing Imaging Services Director

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Dec 13, 2025

Nursing Imaging Services Director

Radiology - Central Administration

Full Time

87186BR

Job Summary

The Nursing Imaging Director provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all nursing functions across Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, and associated ambulatory and inpatient radiology services across all business units. This leader is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, workforce planning, and operational excellence within a complex, high-acuity, multi-modality environment. The Director partners closely with physician leadership, technologists, administrative leaders, and system partners to advance performance, improve throughput, optimize staffing models, and support continuous growth of radiology operations

The incumbent will advise and support in the following specific areas:

  • UCSF Health Core Services Radiology to oversee the following:
    • Leadership & Strategic Planning
    • Operational management & leadership oversight & support
    • Clinical Practice & Patient Care
    • Quality, safety & regulatory compliance
    • Data & Performance analytics to track operational & financial performance
    • Financial & Workforce management that supports cost-reduction and revenue-enhancement
    • Collaboration & Communication
    • Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies:
  • Strategic leadership & systems thinking
  • Strong clinical judgement and radiology expertise
  • Change management & process improvement
  • Workforce planning and team development
  • Financial and analytical acumen
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management
  • Ability to build high-performing teams and culture of accountability
  • Patient-centered leadership and commitment to safety
  • High emotional intelligence and collaboration
  • Regulatory and quality expertise

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $262,044 - $278,059 (Annual Rate). Annual bonus target = 7.5%, maximum 10%

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, x-ray, bone densitometry, PET/molecular imaging and molecular therapy, and body and neuro interventional procedures. These services are offered at 15 sites throughout San Francisco including the hospitals and operating rooms at Parnassus Heights, Mission Bay, and Mt. Zion as well as free-standing clinics. Last year the Department of Radiology saw 452,000 patients.

Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Nursing required
  • Registered Nurse in the State of California
  • Strong hospital management experience, with progressive and in-depth expertise in patient care services
  • Knowledge of hospital / clinic operations in a hospital or medical center setting; knowledge of appropriate professional standards for the department and team
  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to foster and promote an environment for effective communication and collaborative decision making across multiple units and disciplines

Preferred Qualifications


  • Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area preferred
  • Certification in Radiology Nursing (CRN) or related specialty
  • 5+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in radiology, procedural, perioperative, or critical care settings
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex operations, staffing models, and clinical workflows in a high-acuity environment
  • Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards related to radiology
  • Strong knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes
  • Experience with operational improvement, throughput optimization, and lean methodologies
  • Excellent leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines
  • Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives

License/Certification


  • Registered Nurse in the State of California

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

006506 NURSE SVC MGR 2

Job Category

Nursing - Management/Administration, Other Nursing, Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

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