Vice Chair of Quality, Radiology

Position Summary

The Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) will be responsible for developing and implementing quality improvement programs, ensuring they align with the departmental and institutional goals. VCQ will be an expert in clinical radiology to deliver excellent patient care and provides dedicated teaching and mentoring of our radiology residents and fellows. VCQ’s role will include, but are not limited to: analyze actionable incidental findings, ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient care; standardize peer-learning practices and best practices within the Department; actively identify potential risks and work to implement strategies to mitigate them; ensure adherence to regulations and standards related to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree)
• American Board of Radiology Certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• Must obtain and maintain a medical license in Massachusetts
• Relevant training and/or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, peer-learning, M&M, and excellence in patient care
• The ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank
• Excellent track record of productivity in academic radiology to drive the mission of the Department
• Experiences in leading and executing projects related to quality improvement and patient safety in an academic radiology department
• Demonstrated ability to set key performance indicators to assess our departmental performance relevant to quality and safety of patient care
• Received training or demonstrated ability to perform/understand relevant tools such as cause and effect diagram, driver diagram, failure modes and effects analyses, run chart & control chart, Pareto chart, PDSA worksheet, etc.
• Track record of successfully mentoring trainees and faculty
• Demonstrated ability to reject status quo and willingness to accept risks and uncertainties to execute change
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with technologists, nurses, and admin staff
• Courage to do the right thing for the department
• Strong commitment to the departmental culture of ‘help each other’ to provide excellent patient care
• Participation in national societies and organizations with leadership roles in committees and SIGs will be a plus
• Track record in locoregional, national, or international invited talks/teaching will be a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time
• Generous vacation days and CME days
• Relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)
• Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account
• CME funds