Major Responsibilities:Advises management and medical staff on ways to enhance quality and implement safety initiatives to improve the diagnostic services and quality of care provided and meet compliance requirements. Establishes department specific policies that provide infrastructure to support quality and safety program.Builds effective relationships at all levels of the organization to promote department quality and safety initiatives. Encourages open communication creating a positive culture that supports a patient safety-minded environment.Devises, designs, and implements comprehensive quality improvement program to assure high-quality and cost effective care, in accordance with institutional mission, vision, and values.Creates strategic plan to incorporate quality and safety goals through development of quality indicators and other mechanisms.Prepares reports that summarize and evaluates quality indicators and other markers that describe progress in attaining department quality goals.Drives incorporation of Joint Commission standards into department processes. Assumes primary role in Joint Commission ongoing preparedness, and facilitate department readiness.Designs and facilitates the development of web-based online applications to automate administrative functions.Researches industry standard, best practice and innovations in the field.Educates staff through development, coordination, and implementation of annual staff education program.Mentors department leadership in quality and safety issues, techniques, and philosophies.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, or Radiography (R) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Education Required:Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Associate's Degree in Radiography.
Experience Required:Typically requires 5 years of experience in diagnostic services to include expertise in regulatory and accreditation practice standards and requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Excellent verbal and written communication and oral presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct, positive manner. Current working knowledge of Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements impacting the profession.Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities. Knowledge of innovation in medical imaging technology, available safety-minded products, and contemporary practice issues and trends within medical imaging and related fields. Possess strong analytical skills along with the ability to create charts and graphs using Excel and Word, and presentations using PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Sits the majority of the workday. Occasionally lifts between 35 and 50 lbs., frequently lifts up to 20 lbs., and continuously lifts up to 10 lbs. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.Exposed to a normal office environment.Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.