Manager, Patient Safety & Quality Assurance - Radiology

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine•Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Radiology Administration is currently seeking a full time Manager, Patient Safety & Quality Assurance to work in Miami. The incumbent in this position conducts routine, focused, and directed audits of human subject protocols to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations and guidelines. The incumbent in this position advises appropriate institutional officials of deficiencies, and recommends necessary corrective actions, with follow up to ensure that needed actions have been implemented. The Manager, Quality Assurance also trains and mentors quality assurance auditors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and related education and certifications required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in medical imaging, plus 5 years supervisory experience.
Practical experience in quality management and knowledge of federal, state and local regulations are also necessary.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Nice To Haves

ARRT preferred.

Responsibilities

Remains in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and extramural agencies' requirements, and conducts inquiries of laboratories and research protocols.
Prepares reports of investigations and inquiries for internal or external use.
Assists in the preparation and presentation of educational programs.
Assists with required written responses to observations resulting from audits conducted by regulatory agencies.
Reviews audit reports and plans of quality assurance auditors.
Monitors new legislation or changes in regulations that might affect the University's compliance in conducting research and recommends changes to administrative policies and procedures. Creates, revises, and maintains internal policies and standard operating procedures, as well as University-wide policies intended to assist University researchers in maintaining compliance with research standards and guidelines.
Assists with the preparation of annual reports, summarizing efforts taken and changes to be implemented at both University and department levels.
Maintains quality assurance related databases and electronic and paper audit files.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.
Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.
Responsible for administration of Imaging Department Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management, and Patient Safety Programs.
Monitors compliance of regulatory requirements related to Radiology: Joint Commission, AHCA Hospital Regulations, and CMS and UM Risk Management Regulations.
Conducts regulatory compliance, quality & risk assessments, and recommends corrective actions, process improvements, and interventions, which reduce the risk of adverse outcomes and improve the quality of patient care delivered.
Provide monthly radiology statistics report for administration
Acts as Patient Safety Director in the absence of.
Develops, researches, writes, and maintains policies & procedures encompassing all facets of UMHC Imaging Services (UHealth Enterprise).
To incorporate changes in institutional policies.
To cover changes in policies and procedures from other departments that may impact the Department of Radiology.
Changes in practices which are based on improved efficiency and increased patient safety.
Provides ongoing education to departmental employees and faculty regarding new activities or initiatives, including development of processes and materials that promote quality initiatives, risk prevention, safe work practices and patient safety.