Regional Qa Specialist Jobs

**must sit in any of the 5 NYC Boroughs.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, coordinates the collection, evaluation and dissemination of performance data relative to specified quality and safety programs within all regionally assigned RadNet Centers. Maintains records of specified data according to QA Department, accreditation and certification programs, safety, and State and Federal health care standards. This is done through:

• Collaborating and consulting with other associated facilities regarding current quality control issues and activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating appropriateness of facility quality control plans and practices.
• Generating and/or coordinating the development of various reports regarding performance against quality indicators, as appropriate to the individual RadNet region or facility.
• Participating in the planning, development, coordination and presentation of specific training, meetings and educational programs as appropriate to the quality assurance needs of the department or of a specific region or facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Overall

1. Assists Sr. VP of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs and Director of Quality Assurance as needed in long-range planning, communications and other tasks.
2. Keeps informed of RadNet policies and general conditions to provide input and propose solutions.
3. Spends 40% of working hours visiting assigned centers to assess records, conduct regulatory compliance audits, and train site Managers, Safety Coordinators and QA Coordinators regarding regulatory responsibilities.

1. QA/QC Specific Within The Assigned Regions

Daily

1. Responds to calls and personal e-mails from regional managers, site managers and staff to answer questions and assist with issues.
2. Checks the Compliance Department e-mail Inbox and responds to emails applicable to assigned centers and staff.

Weekly

1. Reviews all incident reports in the “Unapproved 14 Days or Longer” list and follows-up with center managers regarding these overdue reports. (Preferred on Wednesdays)
2. Reviews current incident reports and follows-up with center managers regarding incomplete reports.
3. Audits the Controlled Substances Application Reconciliation Data for all centers that purchase narcotics and follows-up with center managers as needed. (Preferred on Wednesdays)
4. Conducts site visits two to three days per week.

Monthly

1. Runs training reports and follows-up with managers and medical directors who have outstanding employees.
2. Runs policy acknowledgement reports and follows-up with managers and medical directors who have outstanding employees.

Quarterly

1. Analyzes quarterly quality performance logs in the QA Tracker for all assigned patient centers and issues reminders to centers that are incomplete.Weekly QA Logs for Oxygen Tanks, Crash Carts and Defibrillators
2. Monthly ALARA Logs
3. Monthly Crash Cart Logs
4. Monthly Emergency Kit Logs
5. Monthly Patient Satisfaction Logs
6. Quarterly X-Ray Repeat Analysis Logs
7. Quarterly Equipment Inspection Logs
8. Quarterly Safety Meeting and Emergency Drill Logs
9. Biannual Facility Safety Inspection Logs or Biannual Accreditation Inspection Logs
10. Manager’s QA Summary Logs
11. Analyzes quarterly quality performance logs in the QA Tracker for all assigned administrative offices and issues reminders to centers that are incomplete.Quarterly Safety Meeting and Emergency Drill Logs
12. Provides reports to the Regional Quality Assurance Supervisor as requested.

Annually

1. Collects, collates and analyzes Annual Patient Transportation Logs for each assigned patient center.
2. Reviews and follows-up on Annual Regulatory Compliance Audits for each assigned patient center and administrative office.
3. Reviews and follows-up on Annual MQSA Mammography Audits for each assigned patient center.
4. Reviews and analyzes Annual Due Diligence Audits for each assigned patient center.
5. Collects, collates and analyzes Physician Satisfaction Survey data for each assigned practice region.
6. Runs and analyzes Annual Breach Reports for each assigned region.
7. Runs and analyzes Annual QA Log Summary Reports for each assigned region.
8. Runs and analyzes Annual QA Statistics Reports (used on the company website) for each assigned region.
9. Helps develop and promote Annual Corporate Compliance Week educational materials.
10. Helps develop and promote Annual Safety Month educational materials.

Ongoing

1. Conducts site visits at all assigned patient centers to: Audit Records Physicist reports
2. Agency inspection reports

• Radioactive materials licenses

1. Safety Data Sheets
2. Equipment QC
3. Consent forms

• Orientation Safety Checklists for all staff

1. Assess for Regulatory Compliance HIPAA
2. OSHA

• Postings

1. Medical waste handling
2. Biopsy specimen handling and storage
3. Narcotics storage

• Life safety (fire extinguishers, means of egress, electrical closets, emergency back-up lighting, fire alarms, sprinkler systems)
• Radiation safety (Landauer reports, lead shield integrity, syringe shields, radioactive material storage)

1. Crash carts and emergency kits
2. Infection control (disinfectant usage, personal protective equipment availability)
3. Assess for ADA accessibility (building and suite entrance, reception area, mobility assistance equipment, walkways, restrooms, dressing booths, exam rooms).
4. Assess licensure and accreditation expirations.
5. Assess each center’s MIPPA Audit binder.
6. Conducts site visits at all administrative offices to:Assess for regulatory compliance (postings, HIPAA, OSHA safety).
7. Updates MIPPA Audit Binder documents as policy/procedure changes are implemented.
8. Stays abreast of the various regulatory body updates and makes recommendations for company policy/procedure changes to meet new requirements.

As Needed

1. Assists new managers and new site specific QA Coordinators with QA Tracker data entry.
2. Troubleshoots QA Log issues when managers have questions or data appears incorrect.
3. Assists center managers with the various other Radnet Applications.Controlled Substances
4. Corporate Email Signature Tool
5. Medical Record Disclosure Tracking
6. Document Library
7. Respirator Fit Testing
8. Updates regional location contacts lists as sites open/close and managers/modalities change.
9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned, based on current needs of the department.

• Reports Prepared By The Regional Quality Assurance Specialist

• Controlled Substances Reports
• Due Diligence Audit Reports
• Disclosure Tracking Reports
• Policy Acknowledgement Reports
• Equipment Audit Reports
• Patient Satisfaction Survey Reports
• Accreditation Reports
• Physician Satisfaction Survey Reports
• Site Visit Reports
• Regulatory Compliance Audit Reports
• Transportation Log Reports
• Physician Peer Review Reports
• Other Reports as designated based on current needs
• Annual Breach Notification Reports
• Incident Reports – Unopened for More Than 14 Days
• Respirator Fit Testing Reports
• Incident Reports – Frequency and Distribution of Incidents
• Online Academy Training Reports
• Incident Reports – Contrast Reaction Reports
• Incident Reports – Extravasation Reports
• Annual Compliance QA Reports
• Mammography MQSA Reports
• Quarterly and Yearly QA Reports

1. ADMINISTRATION

1. Uses good written and oral communication skills; applies computer and program development skills.
2. Relays information regarding questions or issues beyond authority to the Regional Quality Assurance Supervisor when it could impact the service that we provide, the smooth operation of the centers, or impact company liability.
3. Assists the Regional Quality Assurance Supervisor as needed with special assignments and special projects.
4. Prepares and submits all reports required by the Regional Quality Assurance Supervisor.

1. PUBLIC RELATIONS

1. Promotes good public relations with all directors, managers, employees, vendors and other business contacts.
2. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in promoting positive employee relations.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience

Imaging center experience with at least a Bachelor's degree preferred; at least 3 years of technical radiology experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Quality Standards

• Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professional integrity, and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Has the ability to write reports containing technical information.
• Assists others when needed and functions effectively as part of a team.
• Follows HIPAA, compliance, privacy, safety and confidentiality standards at all times.
• Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.
• Follows OSHA regulations, RadNet and site protocols, policies and procedures.
• Practices universal safety precautions.
• Consistently adheres to the time management policies and procedures.
• Practices good communication skills; comprehends and initiates written and verbal instructions when appropriate.
• Has the ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.
• Attends meetings, conference calls and webinars as requested.
• Follows all local, State and Federal laws concerning employment to include but not limited to: I-9, Harassment, EEOC, Civil Rights and ADA.
• Cooperates and consistently functions harmoniously with all levels of supervision, fellow employees, clients, visitors, residents, vendors and other business contacts.
• Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.
• Projects a professional image by meeting professional dress standards.
• Reports to work regularly as scheduled; consistently punctual with respect to working hours, meal and rest breaks, and maintains satisfactory personal attendance in accordance with RadNet guidelines.
• Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods and systems.