Sobre este puesto de Quality Improvement Program Manager, Computed Tomography en Akumin
Location: Florida residency is required.
The ideal candidate will have comprehensive expertise in Cardiac/Coronary CTA (CCTA), including beta blocking, scan acquisition, workflow optimization, patient management, and coronary imaging best practices.
Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.
About the Role
The Quality Program Manager plays a critical role in advancing Akumin's commitment to operational excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance across our national network of imaging centers and healthcare services. This position leads quality improvement initiatives, supports accreditation readiness efforts, conducts audits and assessments, and partners with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement. The successful candidate will leverage data, analytics, and healthcare quality best practices to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and ensure consistent adherence to Joint Commission, OSHA, infection control, and other regulatory standards. This role is ideal for a highly organized healthcare professional who is passionate about quality, compliance, and improving outcomes for both patients and team members.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintains a schedule and conducts site and system audits. Ensures surveillance is occurring at all types of field operations including fixed sites, mobile operations and support systems such as Patient Services, Supply Chain and Managed Care.
Based on data analysis of organization quality metrics, leads and oversees corporate quality improvement teams in the quality improvement process. Manages complex and/or multiple projects/initiatives, including: Ensures project goals, outcomes and objectives are accomplished, Develops and monitors project plan, Tracks project status, identifies and resolves barriers, Assures milestones are met within prescribed timeframes and budget constraints, Updates appropriate parties on project status
Serves as an expert for the accreditation process (including Joint Commission and any other accreditations sought by the company) maintaining survey readiness and educating team members on the standards. Tracks manager compliance of unit system checklists, Site Specific Hazard Vulnerability Assessments and code drills.
Participates in the organization wide infection control program by contributing to the annual Infection Control Risk Assessment.
Other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Three (3) years related experience; preferably with a background in radiology or healthcare provider experience.
Management experience in operations within the healthcare industry
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written including the ability to teach and mentor on QI principles and program activities
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical and problem solving ability
Organizational skills & Attention to Detail
Knowledge and understanding of Internal Quality Auditing by process
Facilitation skills
Knowledge and understanding of Joint Commission standards as they apply to diagnostic imaging
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA requirements as they apply to accident investigation and workplace safety
Knowledge and understanding of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Knowledge of CQI principles
Team player who builds effective working relationships with internal and external customers at all levels
Preferred Qualifications:
CPHQ certification preferred
At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:
Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Cross training opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA accounts with employer contributions
401(k) eligibility with employer match
Paid holidays
Defined PTO and sick time programs
Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.
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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
