Quality Assurance Specialist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionQuality Assurance Specialist Inova's mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each pers on in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova is the only health system in the country where all 5 hospitals received five-star rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; they are the only hospitals in the Washington, DC region to have earned the highest rating from the federal agency. Inova is home to prominent clinicians and scientists, who drive innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness.Our Inova Fairfax location is seeking a FULL-TIME, DAY SHIFT QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST - With Rotating Weekends#-LI-RH2IND6Some Of The Duties Include* Participate in the support of the donor center quality processes to ensure a high quality collection process. * Work with other Quality Assurance Specialists in a collaborative working environment to facilitate seamless high quality customer service. * Assist in the development and implementation of competency and proficiency programs to monitor quality, purity, and potency of blood. * Assist managers with development, format, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. * Assist with internal and external audits and inspections. Additional Information* Assist donor center areas on matter of quality improvement, evidenced by performing audits, Quality Improvement Reports, and direct observations. * Assist donor center areas on matter of quality control and quality assurance. Measured by audit process and audit outcomes monthly, quarterly, or as needed. * Assist donor center areas with validation of processes or equipment as needed, evidenced by the process of validation, stress testing the system or quality control of end products. * Develop and implement validation protocols. Validation process reviewed by Quality Assurance Manager before process validation. * Assist with error management process. Monitored by quality improvement reports monthly. * Assist in developing processes for quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration, evidenced by monthly review of quality control, maintenance and calibration logs. * Assist in the training of new Standard Operating Procedures. Review of training documents as required. * Assist with development and implementation of new employee training specific to assigned area. Direct observation and exam process. * Assist with internal and external audits and inspections. * Schedules, performs, and guides audits of assigned areas. Review of audit outcome monthly, quarterly or as required. Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members. * Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE * Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors * Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities. All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines. RequirementsExperience :* Three years of recent experience in a donor center, transfusion service, or related field. * Familiar with Federal Drug Administration, American Association of Blood Banks, College of American Pathologists, and Occupational Safety Hazard Administration. Education* Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or related field. Certification* MT(ASCP) certification preferred. Work Site LocationINOVA FAIRFAX MEDICAL CAMPUSWork Site Address3300 GALLOWS ROADWork Site City/StateFALLS CHURCH, VAScheduleMonday-Friday with rotating weekendsShiftDayEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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