**Radiology Vice Chair of Quality and Safety** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Radiology - Vice Chair of Quality and Safety** **Job Title: Radiology Vice Chair of Quality and Safety** **Position #:** **00820738 - Requisition #:33053** **Job Summary:** **Overall Responsibility:** **Specific Responsibilities:** **Why Join Us:** **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** _Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire._ **Associate Professor** + Medical Degree or equivalent + Colorado Medical License + ABR certified + Fellowship Training **Professor** + Medical Degree or equivalent + Colorado Medical License + ABR certified + Fellowship Training **Preferred Qualifications:** + An innovative approach to medical education, curriculum, and program development. + Excellent communication, interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation skills. + Ability to maintain confidentiality. + Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. + Commitment to quality and safety as the path to move forward critical missions within the department. + Ability to gain credibility and respect among high level leadership. **How to Apply:** **Screening of Applications Begins:** **Anticipated Pay Range:** _or hiring range_ **HIRING RANGE:** _or hiring range_ **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** vaccine preventable diseases **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=33053&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5612617)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Radiology Vice Chair of Quality and Safety - 33053 Faculty The Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a Vice Chair of Quality and Safety (VC Q&S) for the Department. This individual will lead the quality and safety mission of this large and dynamic Department of Radiology. The Department of Radiology quality and safety programs are based at four core clinical sites: University of Colorado Hospital, Highland Ranch Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado. This position is at least a 0.3 FTE and reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Radiology. The VC Q&S will oversee the work of radiology quality and safety, staff, trainees, faculty, and division representatives involved in quality and safety initiatives. The Vice Chair of Quality and Safety will also join their respective subspecialty radiology division as a member of the faculty. Administrative support will be provided for the role. 1. Collaborate with Department Chair and other leaders in Department of Radiology to establish quality and safety priorities, in alignment with those of UCHealth and the CU School of Medicine, annually. 2. Link quality and safety priorities with strategic vision for Departmental growth, local and national reputation, and value proposition to patients and insurers. 3. Continually define and refine the quality and safety missions of the Department of Radiology, exercising regular oversight and authority over all quality and safety programs, including peer learning conferences, patient safety initiatives, QA reviews, root cause analyses, education, management of policies and procedures, compliance, documentation auditing, data management and other responsibilities as needs arise. 4. Execute Department of Radiology's response to relevant quality incentive programs. 5. Co-Chair the Department of Radiology's Collaborative Case Review conference and Quality Committee. Participate in the Quality and Professional Peer Review Committee 6. Assist with coordinating, monitoring, and improving quality, safety, efficiencies and services in the Department of Radiology. 7. Plan and implement quality improvement programs to address areas of quality opportunity. Manage major Departmental cross-cutting quality and safety initiatives. 8. Interface with patients, respond to their concerns, and identify areas of improvement that are impactful from the patient perspective. 9. Serve as physician mentor for Department of Radiology faculty and trainees, and teach quality improvement for Department of Radiology faculty, trainees, and staff. Engage in quality and safety scholarship. 10. Deliver meaningful and actionable performance data to meet the needs of radiologists and programs. Set performance goals in collaboration with clinical leaders. 11. Representing the department at Patient Safety Risk Management and other department meetings as needed. 12. Have oversight for all primary quality and safety programs in the Department of Radiology. 13. Support the Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Radiology regarding peer review efforts for clinicians as well as quality and safety projects for trainees including residents and fellows. 14. Meet with vice chairs from other departments as well as other administrative leaders on campus including Associate Deans of CUSOM, to routinely identify best practices and additional opportunities for interprofessional interactions. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=https://www.uchealth.org/locations/uchealth-university-of-colorado-hospital-uch/) and Children's Hospital Colorado (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/locations/anschutz-medical-campus-aurora/) - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/) . The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness) Excellent quality of life. ~5-6 call weekends per year. Teach top tier residents and fellows. Ability to work from home for some shifts. Additional revenue opportunities through volunteer shifts outside of call. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Academic rank will be determined during the interview process after discussion between the candidate and the department about previous experience and academic desires. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Jared Perry (jared.perry@cuanschutz.edu) (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=(jared.perry@cuanschutz.edu)) Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled Please apply by April 15, 2024, for full consideration. The starting salary range () for this position has been established as Associate Professor- $430,000 - $480,000 Professor- $430,000 - $480,000 Faculty are eligible for bonus. The salaries listed above include the $10,000 stipend to perform the duties of Vice Chair of Quality and Safety The above salary range () represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) . The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20295 - SOM-RAD GENERAL OPERATIONS : Full-time : Mar 26, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jared Perry Posting Contact Email: jared.perry@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5612617&targetURL=jared.perry@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00820738jeid-72a4c3d1513c894788d45d6aaed2a60a The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.