Radiology Quality & Safety Manager

Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

 

We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
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• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
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• And more!

Our Radiology team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

 

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Manager, Radiology Quality and Safety plays a crucial role in supporting quality measurement, analysis, compliance, and improvement for the Emory Healthcare Department of Radiology. They possess extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, policies, and procedures. Collaborating with stakeholders within the department and system peers, the Manager facilitates interventions, implements processes, and analyzes procedures to enhance quality metrics. They also serve as an educational resource for quality improvement, internal process enhancements, and external regulatory compliance. The Manager, Radiology Quality and Safety is responsible for managing the Radiology policy database, maintaining ACR Accreditation, and overseeing technologists' exposure to quality development pathways. Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance: Manage, coordinate, and provide education and leadership to ensure the department meets regulatory requirements. Work with compliance and accreditation specialists to ensure hospital departments operate safely and comply with accrediting and regulatory bodies. Standardize and enhance programs across EHC hospitals, promoting compliance and effective communication. Maintain the Radiology policy database, ensuring it is updated and communicated appropriately. Continuous Improvement: Identify and drive clinical and operational improvement efforts in collaboration with modality and site leadership teams. Utilize data mining techniques and business intelligence tools to convert data into actionable information. Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative approaches into the role's responsibilities. Identify trends and emerging problems, promptly reporting them and seeking solutions. Collaborate with the Epic and analytics team to establish processes, standards, and opportunities for knowledge sharing. Engage with business leaders and data consumers to drive process improvement and optimize data utilization. Develop metrics and dashboards in partnership with clinical departments, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Work with local and system department leaders to ensure sustainability of quality improvement projects. Serve as a mentor and coach to staff members and department leaders, provide guidance and support for quality improvement initiatives. Education: Oversee departmental training programs to educate radiology staff on quality improvement methodologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Collaborate with departmental leaders to assess learning needs and create tailored educational materials and resources. Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to ensure staff members and leaders are knowledgeable and skilled in quality improvement processes. Monitor the effectiveness of education programs through assessments and evaluations. Collaborate with external organizations and professional networks to identify and incorporate industry best practices into the educational curriculum. Track and document staff participation and completion of educational programs, maintaining accurate records. Provide ongoing support and resources to staff members engaged in quality improvement projects, offering guidance and troubleshooting assistance. Evaluate the impact of education and training initiatives on quality improvement outcomes and make recommendations for improvement. The ideal candidate for the Manager, Radiology Quality a