Cardiology QA Coordinator

Position Summary Organizes, develops, implements, maintains and monitors all aspects of Performance Improvement standards that meet federal, state and local requirements for Cardiac Diagnostics and Interventional Services in our local cardiology department. CVOR, Full-time/Days Responsibilities
• Develops, implements, measures and communicates PI initiatives to improve patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Develops educational in-services for staff designed to improve understanding of PI.
• Collaborates with the Corporate Regulatory and Performance Improvement team to improve compliance with and understanding of all healthcare regulations and standards
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients' rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies serves as resource for staff in the use of all cardiovascular systems.
• Accountable for maintaining down time productivity.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
• Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction. Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management.
• Participates in the process to ensure that all regulations are adhered to within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.
• Performs data capture for registry reporting if applicable. Qualifications Education/Training
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse and/or Allied Health Professional Program; and/or
• Previous Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience. Licensure/Certification
• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years; and/or
• certification as a Rad Tech (RT) renewed yearly; or
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) renewed every two years; or
• Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) renewed every three years; or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) renewed every three years; and
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare provider certification; and
• Maintains current ACLS certification. Experience Two (2) years in an acute care setting. Extensive computer experience required to include a variety of software including spreadsheets, typing reports, charts and graphs. Statistical collation required. Education/Training
• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse and/or Allied Health Professional Program; and/or
• Previous Electrophysiology or Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience. Licensure/Certification
• Current nursing license in the State of Florida renewed every two years; and/or
• certification as a Rad Tech (RT) renewed yearly; or
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) renewed every two years; or
• Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) renewed every three years; or
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) renewed every three years; and
• Maintains current American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare provider certification; and
• Maintains current ACLS certification. Experience Two (2) years in an acute care setting. Extensive computer experience required to include a variety of software including spreadsheets, typing reports, charts and graphs. Statistical collation required. Develops, implements, measures and communicates PI initiatives to improve patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Develops educational in-services for staff designed to improve understanding of PI.
• Collaborates with the Corporate Regulatory and Performance Improvement team to improve compliance with and understanding of all healthcare regulations and standards
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patients' rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies serves as resource for staff in the use of all cardiovascular systems.
• Accountable for maintaining down time productivity.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all procedural changes and equipment updates
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions
• Performs all other duties as necessary to assure customer satisfaction. Manages reportable occurrences and files appropriate forms with Risk Management.
• Participates in the process to ensure that all regulations are adhered to within the department.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure.
• Performs data capture for registry reporting if applicable.