Ct Quality Assurance Specialist - Boston, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

CT Quality Assurance Specialist

Reporting to the Assistant Clinical Director (ACD), of CT the Quality Assurance Specialist facilitates the CT Quality Assurance program and provides appropriate education to the staff which includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating both orientation and continuing education programs to enhance the quality of patient care services.

The Quality Assurance Specialist facilitates QA programs and provides appropriate education to staff which includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation and continuing education programs.

Ensures such programs are based on the principle of delivering care appropriate to all ages of the patients served in the department.

Responsible for overseeing third party accreditation processes such as ACR, Joint Commission, etc. where applicable. Collaborates with department leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate learning opportunities. The individual must have proven problem-solving skills, to be able to provide leadership and training for staff.

Collaborates with the ACD to maintain quality assurance to meet third party agencies, including but not limited to TJC, DPH, CMS, etc.
Collaborates with staff, radiologists, and department leadership to ensure exam protocols, patient care processes, and image quality are optimized.
Responsible for the development and delivery of staff and student education and training in both a patient care area as well as assisting with classroom/lectures.
Collaborates with research teams to meet protocol requirements and appropriate staff education
Assists with the evaluation, plans, and helps conduct unit and staff/student specific training and education in the assigned area(s).
Maintains appropriate education documentation including staff competencies and licensure
Functions as a scanning technologist to maintain optimal direct patient care skills as well as maintain imaging skills.
Demonstrates proficiency with imaging equipment, techniques, procedures, and inventory.
Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative statistical data, conducts CT/CSIR procedures, maintains properly operating equipment, and works with vendors to resolve technical problems.
Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques and procedures and crosssectional anatomy.
The QA specialist will develop training and lead the education process for staff technologists and students to improve individual and departmentwide performance.
Collaborates with the clinical managers and lead technologist to orient new employees and coordinate training for all staff.
Works with ACD assessing technologists through the competency program for new hires, new training, and all technologists annually.
Performs all other duties as directed.
Active certification in Computed Tomography required in addition to ARRT certification as a Radiologic Technologist.
Active CPR certification.
Certified Imaging Informatics Professional Certification (CIIP) preferred, not required
Successful completion of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
Radiology R.T. (R) license in the state of Massachusetts.
Associates Degree required.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Three to five years prior CT experience required to demonstrate proficiency in imaging equipment, techniques, and procedures.

Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus

Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115

Job CT

Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

Schedule Full-time

Standard Hours 40

Shift Day Job

Employee Status Regular

Recruiting Department BWH Radiology

Job Posting May 28, 2024