Radiology QA & QC Coordinator

The Quality Control Compliance Coordinator ensures that the radiology team complies with standards set by local, state, and federal regulatory and accreditation agencies. They oversee the interpretation of standards and preparation for surveys. The coordinator also manages compliance-related tasks and maintains quality control programs for Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound. Under general supervisor, will collaborate closely with the Director/Manager and Radiation Safety Officer.

• Verify that all quality control activities are carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures and policy
• Create a strategy to guarantee preparedness and a system of checks and balances to evaluate adherence to any survey (such as ACR, TDH, TJC, CMS, etc.). 
• Assist the Radiation Safety Officer in completing mandatory quality control tests and evaluations on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Review all modality (CT, XRAY, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and MRI) QC on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Oversees investigation and resolution of incidents that are required to be reported by law to the regulatory agencies for all modalities, (CT, XRAY, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and MRI)
• Provide regular updates and appropriate feedback to Committees, Senior Management, Medical Staff Meetings, etc.
• Lead and/or support the procedures for program certification and accreditation (i.e. American College of Radiology)
• Provide safety and regulatory support for site's managers/directors/physicists, Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs), and MRI Safety Officers (MRSO).
• Monitor accreditation, regulatory requirements, and relevant laws ((i.e., TJC, ACR, TDH, CMS etc.).
• Attend facility meetings and associated interdisciplinary meetings to accomplish all regulatory standards compliance in the Radiology Department
• To ensure regulatory compliance, review and amend policies, processes, and guidelines, as necessary. 
• Actively participate in action groups and departmental and hospital imaging safety committees
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Participate in hospital surveys (scheduled and unannounced), keeping accurate documentation of all processes developed to achieve standards compliance

• Ability to develop clear, concise, and timely oral and written reports
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Exercises a high degree of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an Radiologic Technology approved program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Imaging, Radiography, healthcare, business administration or related filed(s) preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• BLS certification required upon hire
• Radiology/AART Radiology Tech License required; ARRT (R), plus CMRT issued by TMB or
• Radiology/NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Tech License required; ARRT (N), plus CMRT issued by TMB or
• Radiology/ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography License required

 

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. 
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. 
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available