Job Information
Ascension Health Specialist-Quality Assurance in Austin, Texas
Details
Department: DandT Central Business Support
Schedule: M-F / 8 -5
Hospital: Clinical Education Center
Location: Primarily remote (occasional on-site visits - must be local)
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze data to ensure the department functions according to defined practice standards and regulatory requirements.
Analyze facility performance for all sites, image quality, incident report trends and denials.
Audit departmental records to monitor the validity of physician orders and accuracy of coding. Maintain and update current charges related to charge master.
Analyze turnaround times for reporting and report quality. Implement quality control policies.
Evaluate compliance with rules and regulations.
Develop and monitor a quality assurance/quality control program, and works with colleagues to set standard of quality in patient care techniques, procedures and protocols.
Assess trended data and identify opportunities for improvement through collaboration with the Quality and Medical Staff Department.
Ensure the department is in compliance with all regulations and department policies and procedures.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
One or more of the following required:
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Medical Lab Scientist (ASCP) credentialed from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences
Must be credentialed radiology technologist (ARRT)
Preferred 10 years multi modality experience
Past supervisory experience
Coding experience is a plus
Why Join Our Team
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.