Manager, Patient Safety & Quality Assurance - Radiology

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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.

General 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                               

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and related education and certifications required.

Certification and Licensing:

ARRT preferred. 

Experience:

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Operational Responsibilities:

• 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.

Process Improvement

• 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.

Technical Responsibilities:

• 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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H13