Imaging Coordinator Performance Improvement & Education

Wellstar Health System

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About The Position

The Imaging Coordinator Performance Improvement & Education works under the direction of the Facility Medical Imaging Manager and/or Medical Imaging Director. The coordinator implements the Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance, and Education Program across facility imaging departments and campus outpatient centers. The role leads performance improvement teams to design, implement, and measure reliable care processes, applying patient safety principles to prevent harm and eliminate defects.

The coordinator reviews, reports, and investigates quality and patient safety issues; provides feedback to hospital leaders and team members; supports quality and patient safety teams and committees; and helps develop evaluation systems, reports, educational materials, and program improvements. The position coordinates and facilitates assigned teams, identifies industry best practices, and performs supervisory functions as needed. It interfaces with the Wellstar Medical Imaging Performance Improvement Manager to support program continuity.

This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule. There is no call, weekend, or holiday work. The role is sign-on-bonus eligible and may offer relocation assistance to eligible candidates.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in the medical field.
• At least 1 year of experience applying performance improvement methodologies.
• Computer and data-entry experience.
• Current required certification upon hire from the listed alternatives: ARDMS Registered Medical Sonographer; ARMRIT Certified MRI Technologist; ARRT-CT; ARRT-MR; ARRT-N; ARRT-QM; ARRT-R; ARRT-S; or CNMT.
• Current BLS certification, or an accepted equivalent listed in the posting: ARC-BLS or BLS-I.
• Leadership, interpersonal, time-management, and change-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with groups.
• Solid understanding of team dynamics.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English and display a positive attitude aligned with Wellstar's Mission, Vision, and Credo.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use Excel and Word and basic computer operational knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Education from an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Education from an accredited Radiologic Science program.
• Education from an accredited Health Science program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the facility Performance Improvement Program to meet Joint Commission standards across imaging departments and campus-based outpatient centers.
• Collect and report data on an ongoing basis to review and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of medical imaging processes.
• Provide reports to the Facility Medical Imaging Administration team and others as needed.
• Attend department meetings and present updates on performance improvement activities.
• Facilitate or train performance improvement teams in medical imaging areas as needed.
• Participate in medical imaging policy and procedure review and revision.
• Educate staff on Joint Commission standards and updates.
• Collaborate with performance improvement representatives in other departments and facilities to ensure quality system processes are in place.
• Coordinate and maintain activities that support continuous Joint Commission readiness across medical imaging areas.
• Maintain education and mandatory requirement files for medical imaging staff and notify managers of delinquencies in advance.
• Work with Chief Technologists to ensure mandatory documentation is current and on file.
• Provide general department orientation for new employees.
• Oversee required hospital educational training, including Infection Control, Radiation Safety, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain annual ASRT and AHRA presenter ID registration and submit in-service programs for ECE credits at least 30 days in advance.
• Educate staff on new system initiatives, policies, procedures, and Safety First initiatives.
• Organize the facility's annual medical imaging skills assessment check-off.
• Perform quality control functions, including medical imaging surveys for performance improvement review and maintaining and disseminating Radiation Dosimetry Reports in coordination with the RSO.
• Conduct annual quality control checks on protective lead devices and maintain current logs; assist nearby WMG practices with their annual apron checks.
• Maintain active membership on the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Follow up on CS Star Reports and maintain tracking logs and data reporting.
• Provide timely follow-up on patient or customer concerns and report them to the Medical Imaging Manager and/or Director.
• Represent Medical Imaging at site-specific meetings as needed.
• Review patient surveys and compile data.
• Perform other assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Competitive relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• PTO.
• Mental health support.
• Wellness rooms.
• Concierge services.
• Access to the fully funded education and guided career progression offered through Wellstar's CareerCare program.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed