Radiology Improvement & Standards Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the system radiology leadership and in conjunction with the chief for the specialty service, coordinates the business operation of the division. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, data analysis and reporting. Researches, gathers, analyzes and disseminates information to assist the radiology management team in informational and statistical reporting. Assists staff in the use of related/integrated information systems such as Voice Recognition, and CIS/RIS, as applicable. Maintains RIS order catalog for all departments that utilize RIS. Creates, inactivates, maintains and review charge masters for all of Radiology, Cardiac Cath, EP Hospitals and Ambulatory Imaging Sites. Designated IT radiology point person for testing, review and approval of all radiology enhancement requests. Assist in coordinating system initiatives for process improvements such as billing compliance, on-line scheduling, system forms, new patient curriculum and staff educational tools. Collects, analyzes and reports statistical data. Participates in auditing system response to all governing bodies. May serve as a Radiology representative for system meetings or other duties as assigned. Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JC requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience (ARRT) Registered.
• Seven or more years work experience as an medical imaging technologist.
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information and department or function policy. Some discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised within the unit or function and occasionally on an interdepartmental or inter-functional basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area is necessary.
• Project management and organizational skills including the ability to accomplish goals and objectives in a resourceful yet timely manner.
• Technical knowledge of diagnostic imaging services.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and reporting
• Researches, gathers, analyzes and disseminates information to assist the radiology management team in informational and statistical reporting
• Assists staff in the use of related/integrated information systems such as Voice Recognition, and CIS/RIS, as applicable
• Maintains RIS order catalog for all departments that utilize RIS
• Creates, inactivates, maintains and review charge masters for all of Radiology, Cardiac Cath, EP Hospitals and Ambulatory Imaging Sites
• Designated IT radiology point person for testing, review and approval of all radiology enhancement requests
• Assist in coordinating system initiatives for process improvements such as billing compliance, on-line scheduling, system forms, new patient curriculum and staff educational tools
• Collects, analyzes and reports statistical data
• Participates in auditing system response to all governing bodies
• May serve as a Radiology representative for system meetings or other duties as assigned
• Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JC requirements and DMC policies
• As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior