Manager Of Quality (Rad)

Radiology Support Services Manager

Responsible for managing all aspects of the Department Quality Management program as required by State and Federal Regulations and the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Actively works with other management staff within Imaging and Related Services to assure optimal use of resources and to problem solve in an efficient manner. Strives to keep his / her performance level up to the standards of management and leadership as set by Albany Medical Center.

• Serves as Chairman of the Department Quality Management Committee. Is responsible for the timely publication of minutes, follow-up for the issues raised in the Committee, and liaison between Department Administration and the Quality Management Committee.
• Serves as a liaison between the Department and Q.M. Department, Risk Management, and Patient Grievance Committee for all quality issues relating to the Department.
• Designs and performs quality management audits and concurrent reviews which monitor all aspects of the quality of patient care and quality of Radiologic service. Maintains appropriate records of quality management activities.
• Collaborates with the Radiation Safety office in the oversight of quality control tests to meet all New York State Health Department requirements.
• Responsible for employee evaluations and time cards. Mediates individual problems of scheduling, morale, procedure and policies. Unresolved problems will be discussed with the Director.
• Responsible for scheduling of personnel to achieve maximum services with the Section.
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring all employees under his / her supervision.
• Responsible for preparation and review of employee's performance assessments.
• Authorizes overtime and compensatory time as appropriate.
• Oversees the review of all departmental incidents and coordinates appropriate follow-up actions as part of the Quality Management Committee effort.
• Participates in departmental planning, special projects, special committees, etc, as requested by the Director.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
• Responsible for learning and practicing quality improvement and staff empowerment techniques.
• Represents Imaging Department as a member of Department QIT's across the Institution, i.e. SICU QIT and Ortho QIT.
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring employees under his / her supervision.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of employee performance assessments (ACA's, CBOT for Department and 3-3-3 Review Program).
• Oversees ACR compliance.
• Ensures Kronos policies are implemented and followed in Department by weekly monitoring, as well as, the timely submission of payroll documentation.
• Assures staff is engaged in quality processes.
• Meets with physician leaders to assure clinical quality expectations are being met or exceeded.

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