System Quality and Safety Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Coordinates program design, implementation, and daily administrative activities. Coordinates service delivery processes for programs administered by an agency. Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports. Supports system level quality and regulatory needs and projects.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000493 CHS - Lab Accreditation & Education

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Coordinates program design, implementation, and daily administrative activities for quality safety and regulatory processes. Coordinates services related to accreditation and proficiency testing for the Pathology and Laboratory ICCE. Conducts special projects at management's request; prepares and presents reports. Provides direction and guidance to staff concerning accreditation and regulatory program issues. Participates in Quality and Safety related events and councils as indicated. Reviews program objectives to determine compatibility with agency's mission; assesses programs and implements policy, procedure or rule changes as needed to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Participates in the management of the agency; attends agency planning sessions, recommends allocation of resources, provides feedback to employees and agency head, and encourages employee growth and development.

Additional Job Description

Assist and serve as a regulatory and accreditation resource across the system. Help with CLIA process, applications for accreditation for the ICCE. Support with regulatory readiness and survey prep as needed. Manage the multiple moving elements of the PT process for regulatory compliance. Aid with system KPI development, monitoring, reporting and other tasks as identified.

Safety Program Management:

This position coordinates and manages all aspects of the laboratory safety program. The duties and responsibilities include regular safety inspection audits, monthly team meetings, System wide education and training.

Proficiency Testing (PT) Management:

This position maintains the orders, tracks, and monitors for the PT program for the entirety of the Charleston Division Labs. Ensuring prompt responses and follow up on issues as needed.

Requirements:

Preferred Master’s degree in related healthcare discipline. Must have a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or related scientific discipline and five years’ work experience as a Medical Technologist. Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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