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The Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a Vice Chair of Quality and Safety (VC Q&S) for the Department. This individual will lead the quality and safety mission of this large and dynamic Department of Radiology. The Department of Radiology quality and safety programs are based at three core clinical sites: University of Colorado Hospital, Highland Ranch Hospital and Children’s Hospital Colorado. 

This position is at least a 0.30 FTE and reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Radiology.  The Vice Chair of Quality and Safety will also join their respective subspeciality radiology division as a member of the faculty.

Administrative support will be provided for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Department Chair and other leaders in Department of Radiology to establish quality and safety priorities, in alignment with those of UCHealth and the CU School of Medicine, annually. Collaborate with department leaders on strategic planning initiatives related to operational growth and infrastructure development.
• Link quality and safety priorities with strategic vision for Departmental growth, local and national reputation, and value proposition to patients and insurers.
• Continually define and refine the quality and safety missions of the Department of Radiology, exercising regular oversight and authority over all quality and safety programs, including peer learning conferences, patient safety initiatives, QA reviews, root cause analyses, education, management of policies and procedures, compliance, documentation auditing, data management and other responsibilities as needs arise.
• Execute Department of Radiology’s response to relevant quality incentive programs.
• Co-Chair the Department of Radiology’s Collaborative Case Review conference and Quality Committee. Participate in the Quality and Professional Peer Review Committee.
• Assist with coordinating, monitoring, and improving quality, safety, efficiencies and services in the Department of Radiology.
• Plan and implement quality improvement programs to address areas of quality opportunity.  Manage major Departmental cross-cutting quality and safety initiatives.
• Interface with patients, respond to their concerns, and identify areas of improvement that are impactful from the patient perspective.
• Serve as physician mentor for Department of Radiology faculty and trainees, and teach quality improvement for Department of Radiology faculty, trainees, and staff. Engage in quality and safety scholarship.
• Deliver meaningful and actionable performance data to meet the needs of radiologists and programs. Set performance goals in collaboration with clinical leaders.
• Representing the department at Patient Safety Risk Management and other department meetings as needed.
• Have oversight for all primary quality and safety programs in the Department of Radiology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Degree or equivalent in Radiology or related field.
• Colorado Medical License at time of hire.
• At least 5 years of experience in an academic medical center with leadership responsibilities.
• Board certification in radiology.
• Mid-career associate or full professor rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience in a radiology department within an academic or large healthcare institution.
• An innovative approach to medical education, curriculum, and program development
• Experience implementing new technologies and managing large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and resource management in a healthcare environment.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Proven ability to lead in a dynamic and complex environment, making informed decisions that align with both operational needs and strategic goals.
• High level of organizational and project management skills, with the capacity to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience with implementing and utilizing data-driven decision-making processes, particularly through the use of analytics and reporting tools.
• Strong negotiation skills to manage cross-departmental collaborations.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering an environment that encourages professional growth, collaboration, and innovation.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and delegate responsibilities where necessary to ensure departmental goals are met.