Radiology Quality Assurance Technologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of Radiology experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Creates and maintains department-wide quality indicators in support of the Radiology Quality Dashboard.
2. Integrates industry benchmarks to, and performs ongoing development of, the QA Dashboard to reflect quality, safety and performance improvement initiatives
3. Acts as the Imaging expert, routinely performing image analysis and implementing image correction processes as needed.
4. Facilitates the development of staff through performance of image analysis on individual technologists and initiating improvement activities and education as needed.
5. Plans, designs, evaluates and integrates the documentation in support of the department's compliance to all regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the WV Imaging Board, The Joint Commission and the American College of Radiology.
6. Creates, gathers and maintains documentation on productivity and equipment and resource utilization as needed in support of management and operations.
7. Plans, implements and educates staff and faculty for compliance while acting as Joint Commission Champion for the department.
8. Acts as the point-of-contact, and performs on site equipment testing in conjunction with the medical physicist for quality control testing related to ionizing radiation compliance.
9. Leads department activities related to Point-of-Care testing. This includes but is not limited to program development and compliance, staff training and process troubleshooting.
10. Acts as the department liaison to Facilities for Environment of Care.
11. Provides house-wide monitoring and documentation of lead aprons in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
12. Assess staff educational needs, develops plan, implements and evaluates effectiveness of the plan in conjunction with the performance process.
13. Maintains staff education and competency in compliance with regulatory requirements.
14. Demonstrates clinical expertise by serving as a resource and role model technologist.
15. Maintains confidentiality of all Protected Health Information.
16. Promotes the team approach to providing Radiology services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
17. Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support efficient, high quality, cost effective patient care.
18. Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, WVUH Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph

2. Stand and walk for 8 hours a day

3. Wear a lead apron weighing approximately 8 to 15 pounds for extend periods of time.

4. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.

5. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Work is performed in a normal office environment.
2.Operate in a fast paced environment with minimal structure.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Experience in data gathering and manipulation preferred

2. Experience with data tools and software (i.e Excel software) preferred

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.