Transfusion Medicine Quality Coordinator

Transfusion Medicine Quality Coordinator - Blood Bank - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union) Under minimal supervision, the Transfusion Medicine Quality Coordinator will be responsible for the assessment of quality systems within the blood bank. The position will be responsible for the design and implementation of processes to improve performance and to meet regulatory requirements. Essential Duties Keep abreast of changes in regulatory requirements that impact laboratory processes. Responsible for the review and revision of the departmental Quality Plan and Safety Manual. Perform duties associated with the administration of the quality assurance provisions by designing, implementing, and maintaining a risk-based program and assessment plan. Review and assess compliance within the laboratory sections with regulatory standards including AABB, FDA, FACT, JCAHO, CLIA, and others. Identify opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data. Use data collection tools (interviews, document review, tracers, observation, etc.) to assess compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards. Inform departmental leaders of noncompliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Partner with departmental leaders and staff to implement required changes and coordinate a tracking system to monitor and track project assignments. Identify areas of improvement and provide written summaries of audits to the Quality Manager. Prepare documents and reports as necessary for quality oversight committees (Blood Utilization Review, Laboratory Quality Assessment, and others that apply). Assess workflows, reviewing or developing policies, procedures, and protocols for the department using knowledge of quality principles, practices, and procedures. Provide assistance to staff and serve as a resource/subject matter expert. Prioritize workload to meet pre-determined deadlines, determine urgency of caseload, and forward completed products to the appropriate level intra- or interdepartmentally. Perform audits as assigned of technical areas. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Clinical Lab Scientist in Blood Bank. Experience in quality management specifically in Clinical Laboratory. Experience in Blood Bank is required. Excellent verbal and written communication, and presentation skills. Detail-oriented. Excellent skills in the use of personal computer software programs including but not limited to MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to extract information from multiple sources, including laboratory accreditation bodies, regulatory authorities, policies, or procedures, and critically evaluate how the requirements apply to daily operations and workflow. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in related field preferred. Clinical Laboratory Specialist in Microbiology (ASCP) certification preferred but not required. Required Licenses/Certifications Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS Valid Clinical Lab Scientist license or Limited license from the State of California. Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (Required within LA City only). The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 - $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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