Vice Chair of Quality, Radiology

Vice Chair of Quality, Department of Radiology – Boston, MA Tufts Medical Center’s Department of Radiology is seeking a Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) to join our growing Department in the heart of downtown Boston. The VCQ is a clinical leader who ensures that the department consistently delivers high-quality, safe, and effective imaging services to patients. The VCQ will participate in departmental and institutional committees related to quality and safety. The Department of Radiology at Tufts Medical Center (TMC) provides high-level academic radiology services in downtown Boston. TMC is a level‑I trauma center with expanding transplant services including live donor liver transplant, renal, and cardiac transplants. Advanced cardiac imaging services are growing in collaboration with the Cardiology department. Neuroradiology with advanced imaging techniques and a state-of-the-art MRI scanner is a strong point. We provide exceptional cancer patient care through multiple service lines including thoracic, breast, GI, GU, hepatobiliary, hem/onc, GYN, head and neck, and CNS. We have the best Interventional Radiology team in the Boston area with a culture of “yes,” and provide exceptional patient‑centered care. We also offer comprehensive imaging services covering chest, abdominal, musculoskeletal, breast, and nuclear medicine imaging. For their clinical component, the VCQ will join a clinical section based on the applicant’s subspecialty interest and preferred practice area in one of the diagnostic radiology sections (preferred practice areas: abdominal imaging, cardiothoracic/cardiovascular imaging, musculoskeletal imaging). The VCQ will work closely with the resident and fellowship programs, which include a comprehensive ACGME‑accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program (22 residents), an MRI fellowship, and an Emergency and Trauma Radiology Fellowship. Position Summary The Vice Chair of Quality (VCQ) will develop and implement quality improvement programs that align with departmental and institutional goals. The VCQ will be an expert in clinical radiology to deliver excellent patient care and provide dedicated teaching and mentoring of our radiology residents and fellows. Responsibilities include analyzing actionable incidental findings and ensuring appropriate follow‑up and patient care; standardizing peer‑learning practices and best practices within the Department; actively identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them; ensuring adherence to regulations and standards related to quality and safety; supporting the core missions of the Department; and collaborating with the Chair, Vice Chair of Operations, Section Chiefs, Executive Director, Director of Clinical Administration, Chief of Technologists, and the Residency/Fellowship leadership team. Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Medicine With anticipated growth of academic radiology at Tufts Medical Center and system‑wide radiology within the Tufts Medicine System, there will be an expansion of services and imaging volumes in the near future, allowing the VCQ to craft the Department’s clinical service to be a regional, national, and international leader. Our service lines include: Abdominal Imaging Cardiothoracic/Cardiovascular Imaging Emergency Radiology (evening coverage) Interventional Radiology Neuroradiology Nuclear Medicine Mammography Musculoskeletal Imaging Limited Pediatric Imaging (mainly NICU) The VCQ will be the primary point of contact for Section Chiefs and Residency/Fellowship Program Directors seeking to address quality and safety issues. The VCQ will also collaborate with executive leadership, other department chairs, and division chiefs to optimize clinical care. Benefits Competitive salary Dedicated Vice Chair administrative time Generous vacation days and CME days Relocation assistance (amount based on distance of move) Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, as well as affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, and an available HAS/FSA account CME funds Qualifications Completed a medical degree (MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree) American Board of Radiology Certified in Diagnostic Radiology Must obtain and maintain a medical license in Massachusetts Relevant training and/or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, peer‑learning, M&M, and excellence in patient care Ability to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates at the Associate or Full Professor rank This is a 1.0 FTE position Experience Excellent track record of productivity in academic radiology to drive the mission of the Department Experience in leading and executing projects related to quality improvement and patient safety in an academic radiology department Demonstrated ability to set key performance indicators to assess departmental performance relevant to quality and safety of patient care Received training or demonstrated ability to perform/understand relevant tools such as cause and effect diagram, driver diagram, failure modes and effects analyses, run chart & control chart, Pareto chart, PDSA worksheet, etc. Track record of successfully mentoring trainees and faculty Demonstrated ability to reject status quo and willingness to accept risks and uncertainties to execute change Proven ability to work collaboratively with technologists, nurses, and admin staff Courage to do the right thing for the department Strong commitment to the departmental culture of “help each other” to provide excellent patient care Participation in national societies and organizations with leadership roles in committees and SIGs will be a plus; track record in locoregional, national, or international invited talks/teaching will be a plus We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. 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