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Skagit Radiology, Inc. P.S. · 5 months ago

Chief Quality Officer

Mount Vernon, WA, USA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $250K/yr

Skagit Radiology, Inc. P.S. is seeking a Chief Quality Officer who will be responsible for advancing and overseeing the organization’s quality assurance and patient safety initiatives. This key leadership role involves developing, implementing, and continuously improving systems to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, while promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of SRI’s enterprise-wide quality assurance and patient safety strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements

Design, implement, and monitor robust QA programs to evaluate imaging quality, procedural accuracy, peer review processes, and overall clinical performance

Measure and report performance on internal and external quality and safety metrics, and drive corrective action plans as necessary

Promote evidence-based practices and standardized protocols to minimize clinical variation and enhance diagnostic accuracy

Foster a strong culture of safety and quality throughout SRI by educating, engaging, and empowering physicians and staff at all levels

Serve as a primary point of contact with SRI partner hospitals on quality-related matters, including participation in their Patient Safety and Quality Committees

Collaborate with IT, compliance, and operations teams to ensure that data collection, reporting, and analytics support quality improvement efforts

Benchmark SRI’s performance against leading radiology groups and national standards to inform strategic improvements and innovation in QA practices

Establish and lead the creation of a 3- to 5-year QA strategic roadmap with defined goals, metrics, and timelines

Support and oversee compliance with accrediting body requirements (e.g., ACR, CMS) and ensure readiness for audits and inspections

Oversee quality documentation processes, maintain QA records, and conduct regular audits of imaging studies and related clinical documentation

Provide limited clinical services (approximately 20–25% of time) while modeling best practices in quality and patient communication

Represent SRI on quality and safety issues in local and national forums; communicate performance and improvement efforts to internal and external stakeholders

Apply AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) to foster effective and compassionate communication

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the organization's QA and safety mission

Qualification

Board Certification in RadiologyQuality Management ExperienceLeadership ExperienceSix Sigma CertificationCPHQ CertificationProcess Improvement MethodologiesClinical CapabilityEffective Communication

Required

M.D. with Board Certification in Radiology and recent clinical radiology and quality management experience

Demonstrated progressive leadership experience, with a focus on directing quality programs in a medical practice, hospital, or integrated healthcare system

Active participation in quality committees and familiarity with hospital CPE/Peer Review processes

Proven ability to establish strategic priorities and lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on behavioral change and performance improvement

Demonstrated success using process improvement methodologies to drive measurable outcomes

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington and/or Alaska

Clinical capability to interpret general radiology studies and perform basic image-guided procedures (e.g., thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, arthrograms, biopsies)