Quality and Process Improvement Intern (remote)

Description:About SIRThe Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is a thriving professional medical society dedicated to optimizing patient care and improving lives through minimally invasive, image-guided treatments. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, SIR represents one of the most innovative, exciting, and competitive specialties in medicine today. SIR is a 501(c)(6) professional association that supports nearly 9,000 interventional radiology physicians, trainees, medical students, scientists, and clinical professionals. SIR is also comprised of SIR’s 501(c)(3) Foundation, which focuses on research and fundraising to advance the future of interventional radiology. Together SIR and SIR Foundation have nearly 50 staff, combined annual revenues of $10 million, and assets of $18 million.Position SummarySIR is excited to bring on a Quality Intern to work with our staff and membership. This role will be a key member of the society’s Quality and Performance Improvement team, collaborating regularly with the staff and physician volunteers of the Quality and Performance Improvement division to drive forward the field of quality improvement in interventional radiology. In this role you will be responsible for data analysis projects and quality improvement activities that support SIR members in their quality improvement efforts within their practice settings. This is a remote position, with some flexibility in hours and days,15 hours per week for 12 weeks. The internship affords aspiring public health professionals with an excellent window into clinical quality improvement, implementation science, and data analytics, with an opportunity to identify and develop their own areas for growth. The ideal candidate for this position has a proficiency in data analytics and a foundational understanding of the principles of public health and health policy. The majority of hours will be scheduled on Monday and Friday with flexible scheduling.Primary Functions and Responsibilities:SIR seeks a Quality intern to work directly and collaboratively with our Quality and Performance Improvement Manager and Registry Operations Manager to —

• Work with managers to plan and prepare reports, documents, slides, presentations, and other supporting information regarding metrics and analysis.
• Work with managers to gather information, organize various documents, and provide status updates
• Conduct data analysis projects, identifying trends and conducting statistical analysis.
• Support the creation of quality improvement resources.

Skills and Experience Required

• Master of Public Health, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, or equivalent. May be currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program.
• Statistical knowledge and data analytics experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office (SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, proofreading and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Skills and Experience Preferred

• Experience with database and model design and segmentation techniques.
• Experience with programming software, including SAS, SPSS, R, Python or STATA.
• Proficiency with G Suite tools (Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Sheets)

Requirements:SIR is not considering applicants outside of these states at this time: CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VAWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements: Small, fast-paced open office environment with moderate noise levels. All SIR employees have the option for hybrid or fully remote work based on position and job requirements. Use of phones and computers for extended periods of time. Utilize office equipment and communication technologies for conference calls and teleconference meetings/webinars. Requires general mobility to move through the facility. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent interaction with internal staff and physician members/board via phone, in person, email, and other mediums. Normal sitting and standing activities for an office environment.SIR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.PM21 Requirements:PIb2bcaffb7947-8722-35289571

Society of Interventional Radiology

• Apply Now