The University of Kansas Health System
General Radiology Technical Quality Safety Coordinator
The University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Position Title
General Radiology Technical Quality Safety Coordinator
Bell Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest The Gen Rad Technical Quality Safety Coordinator position assists the Radiology Supervisor with the orientation of new technologists and oversees image quality within General Radiology in support of the high standards of The University of Kansas Health System. This position participates in staff mentoring and supports performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to produce quality images following established departmental and QA protocols to include techniques, views, and positioning.
Organizes and oversees new employee orientation.
Provides follow‑up training and competency check‑off.
Assures that processes are in place for documentation of orientation and other educational activities, and that employee files meet hospital and regulatory requirements.
Supports performance improvement initiatives and educates and facilitates performance improvement methodologies such as PDCA and small test of change.
Continual monitoring of departmental quality outcomes through positioning audits, informal evaluation, focused feedback, review of data, and observation of technologists positioning.
Facilitates ongoing unit education and professionalism through provision of in‑services and CEU opportunities.
Assists Student Clinical Coordinator with student duties.
Assists the supervisor, leadership and section head to update and develop protocols and communicates changes to all staff.
Properly troubleshoots equipment failures and escalates issues promptly.
Actively mentors all staff (including weekend and night staff) in ongoing development of clinical competencies and professionalism behaviors and communication.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of a two‑year accredited Radiology Technology Program
3 or more years Rad Tech experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree
Required Licensure and Certification
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) – Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days
Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon Hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) For Healthcare Providers
Knowledge Requirements
Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and retrieve data related to the monitoring of quality performance needs.
Computer skills to assist in providing high level documentation for department performance standards, teaching presentations, and overall demonstration of departmental strengths and opportunities.
Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-45502
Equal Employment Opportunity The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by contacting asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system dispute resolution program and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Position Summary / Career Interest The Gen Rad Technical Quality Safety Coordinator position assists the Radiology Supervisor with the orientation of new technologists and oversees image quality within General Radiology in support of the high standards of The University of Kansas Health System. This position participates in staff mentoring and supports performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to produce quality images following established departmental and QA protocols to include techniques, views, and positioning.
Organizes and oversees new employee orientation.
Provides follow‑up training and competency check‑off.
Assures that processes are in place for documentation of orientation and other educational activities, and that employee files meet hospital and regulatory requirements.
Supports performance improvement initiatives and educates and facilitates performance improvement methodologies such as PDCA and small test of change.
Continual monitoring of departmental quality outcomes through positioning audits, informal evaluation, focused feedback, review of data, and observation of technologists positioning.
Facilitates ongoing unit education and professionalism through provision of in‑services and CEU opportunities.
Assists Student Clinical Coordinator with student duties.
Assists the supervisor, leadership and section head to update and develop protocols and communicates changes to all staff.
Properly troubleshoots equipment failures and escalates issues promptly.
Actively mentors all staff (including weekend and night staff) in ongoing development of clinical competencies and professionalism behaviors and communication.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of a two‑year accredited Radiology Technology Program
3 or more years Rad Tech experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree
Required Licensure and Certification
Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) – Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) within 90 Days
Radiography (R) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon Hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) For Healthcare Providers
Knowledge Requirements
Ability to utilize computer systems to perform patient testing and retrieve data related to the monitoring of quality performance needs.
Computer skills to assist in providing high level documentation for department performance standards, teaching presentations, and overall demonstration of departmental strengths and opportunities.
Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-45502
Equal Employment Opportunity The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by contacting asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health‑system dispute resolution program and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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