Mgr, Radiology Quality and Safety

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Community Health team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Classification:

Exempt

Supervises Positions:
As needed

The Radiology Quality & Safety Manager provides system-level leadership for radiology and medical imaging quality management, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and accreditation compliance across UVA Community Health imaging services. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and sustainment of standardized quality and safety programs across all imaging modalities and sites.

The Manager oversees accreditation and regulatory activities, ensures continuous readiness for internal and external reviews, as well as performance measurement, risk mitigation, and corrective action planning. This role partners closely with radiology leadership, medical directors, physicists, and system quality teams to align imaging operations with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and best practices.

The UVACH Radiology Quality & Safety Manager functions as a key member of the radiology leadership team and supports strategic planning, performance improvement, and culture of safety initiatives across the enterprise. Reports to the Director of Radiology Services.

Quality & Safety Leadership

• Lead and standardize radiology quality management and patient safety programs across all imaging modalities and locations.
• Develop, monitor, and report imaging quality metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators.
• Lead root cause analyses and risk assessments related to imaging safety and quality events.
• Support radiation safety and dose optimization initiatives in collaboration with medical physicists and physician leadership.

Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including ACR, Joint Commission, MQSA, and state and federal requirements.
• Lead preparation for surveys, audits, and site visits; maintain continuous readiness across the system.
• Oversee modality accreditation processes, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Interpret regulatory changes and translate requirements into operational practice.

Standardization & Performance Improvement

• Develop and maintain standardized radiology policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Integrate lean and performance improvement methodologies into imaging operations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Lead system-wide quality initiatives and ensure timely execution of improvement plans.

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