Overview This position assumes full responsibility for the Department of Radiology’s comprehensive quality, safety, and performance program. This Quality Assurance (QA) position works closely with the Radiology Quality and Safety Committee as it relates to safety, quality of care, and clinical processes. The Radiology QA position provides analysis, integration and coordination of internal and external quality data and regularly performs data and process quality audits to ensure improvements in error prevention and Radiology operations.
Responsibilities
Developing, monitoring, and evaluating quality management reports and metrics.
Performing statistics and analysis of data.
Writing and revising SOPs; regularly creating and distributing data reports to department and hospital quality committees; and ensuring accreditation requirements compliance.
Review, investigation and timely resolution of Radiology errors and incident reporting, ensuring documentation of errors and resolution outcomes in the hospital incident reporting system.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience.
Minimum of 5 years of direct work experience in Radiology.
Experience working in a quality assurance position in a Radiology Department.
Thorough knowledge of QA/QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements.
Thorough knowledge of QA/QI models, measurement tools, and techniques, including collection, aggregation, abstraction, validation, analysis, and reporting of data.
Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, to quickly assess complex problems, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to work with complex information, determine impact, identify risks, evaluate approaches; and develop solutions within the context of priorities, time constraints, and available resources.
Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with a broad range of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies and for mentoring lower-level QA/QI staff.
Strong skills required to effectively convey complex clinical and technical information both verbally and in writing and to produce high quality reports and documentation.
Strong knowledge of administrative and business software packages and specialized applications for quality data management.
Ability to influence staff, management, and clinicians at all levels and across departments.
Knowledge and ability to provide guidance on quality indicators or metrics, describing how they relate to patient care and safety.
Ability to perform statistics and analysis of data including interpretation and correlation.
Ability to prepare reports using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and to present reports to various departmental and hospital committees.
Technical knowledge of Radiology exams and processes.
Knowledge of state, federal, hospital and departmental regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to Radiology.
Knowledge of quality assurance, quality system essentials, quality improvement, benchmarking, metrics, data analysis, and audit processes.
Ability to collect data and synthesize information from multiple sources (e.g., Radiant RIS, EPIC EMR, RL Solutions).
Understanding of the Radiology Quality Map and opportunities to improve processes and outcomes at each step.
Ability to assess and recommend changes to maintain compliance with federal/state requirements and internal policies.
Preferred Qualifications
ARRT/ASRT/CNMT Certification as a Radiologic Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or demonstrated knowledge of these disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
40% - QUALITY ASSURANCE
30% - DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING
25% - REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
5% - EDUCATION
Department Overview
The Department of Radiology is a 24-hour, seven day a week operation providing imaging services to adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatients.
Department Specific Job Scope
The incumbent should be an experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Applies skills and experience as a seasoned quality data and/or improvement (QI) specialist to projects of medium size at all levels of complexity, or to portions of large projects.
Position Information
Salary or Pay Range: $3,945.83 - $7,387.50
Salary Frequency: Biweekly
Salary Grade: 229
UC Job Title: QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 3 HX
UC Job Code: 005182
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100%
Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri
Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
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Legal/Equal Opportunity
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Notes
This is a critical position, employment contingent upon background checks and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.