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Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.
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CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
A Brief Overview
Local/departmental leader for patient safety and quality improvement initiatives that improve systems, processes, and quality of care. Utilizes QI methodology, including the CHOP improvement framework, to facilitate QI projects, achieve, sustain, and spread improvement. Responsible for investigation of safety events including conducting thorough event reviews (ACA,RCA) in partnership with local leadership and the enterprise safety team. Coaches and mentors staff on safety behaviors for error prevention to strive for zero events of preventable harm.
What you will do
Assists in the development, improvement, and sustainment of the quality & safety program In collaboration with quality and safety departmental leaders, this individual will apply the appropriate QI tools and methodology to ensure that all initiatives are achievable and successful. Facilitate and support process improvement projects In partnership with local leadership team members, this individual will work with leaders to prioritize and resource improvement work and safety initiatives. Partner for safety event review follow up. Coach team members on improvement projects and ensures that initiatives are aligned with organizational and departmental mission, vision, value, and goals. Applies high reliability principles to safety and quality work Fosters a fair and just culture of patient and employee safety Investigates good catch and harmful events. Conducts or participates in ACA/RCA when needed. Enters, reviews, and trends data regarding patient care events. Coaches and mentors staff on safety behaviors for error prevention. Support and communicate the goals of the Radiology quality program across all modalities
Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree Required Certificate Radiology Technology Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
Radiology Technologist (RT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required --- OR---- Ultrasound Certification - American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) - upon hire - Required --- OR---- Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) - upon hire - Required --- OR---- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - upon hire - Required --AND-- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) - National Association for Healthcare Quality - within 24 months - Preferred --- OR---- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) - - within 24 months - Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Radiology (Required proficiency) Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (Required proficiency) Has foundational CHOP core leadership behaviors/exemplifies ICARE (Required proficiency) Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary (Required proficiency) Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (Required proficiency) Knowledge of patient safety & quality improvement concepts & methods (Preferred proficiency) Experience with performance/quality measurement and improvement tools (Preferred proficiency) Knowledge and experience in ionizing radiation (Preferred proficiency)
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jan 10, 2025