Mgr, Radiology Quality and Safety

UVACHRadiology

Quality& Safety Manager
Job Code: MG3700
ABOUT US
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 andexpertiseof 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 medicaltechnologiesand fela strong senseof satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE
Classification:

Exempt
Supervises Positions:

As needed

JOB SUMMARY

The Radiology Quality & Safety Manager provides system-level leadership for radiology and medical imaging quality management, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and accreditation compliance across UVACommunity

Health imaging services. This roleis responsible forthe 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.

TheUVACHRadiology

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.

• 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 analysesandrisk assessments related to imaging safety and quality events.
• Support radiation safetyand dose optimization initiatives in collaboration with medical physicists and physician leadership.

• 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.

• Develop andmaintainstandardized 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 ensuretimelyexecution of improvement plans.

• Provide education and guidance to imaging leaders and staff on quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to radiology leadership, medical staff, and system partners.
• Foster strong working relationships across radiology, nursing, medical staff, and quality teams.
• Participate in radiology strategic planning and goal development.
• Support departmental performance management, resource planning, and capital initiatives related to quality and safety.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement,…