Quality & Operational Improvement Engineer - DeGowin Blood Center

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Quality and Operation Improvement Engineer to revise, implement, evaluate and maintain the quality system management program in DeGowin Blood Center designed to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies, and to ensure a safe and effective blood supply for patients and a safe donation process for donors. This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday, 1st shift.

Duties to include:

·        Coordinates, reviews, manages and maintains an error management program for the DeGowin Blood Center.

·        Participates in document review, including quality assurance documents.

·        Audits quality and operational processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

·        Participates in the development and review of policies, processes and procedures related to the quality management program.

·        Assists in the preparation and on-site hosting of external inspections.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Required Qualifications:

·        A bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

·        1-3 years laboratory or quality program experience.

·        Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·        Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with effective leadership skills is required.

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently, to meet deadlines efficiently, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to be highly self-motivated is required.

Desirable Qualifications:

·        MT(ASCP) (or other ASCP certification) or NCA certification with specialty certification as a Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB). 

·        Experience in an academic Medical Center, preferably in Transfusion Medicine.

·        Knowledge of the regulations and accrediting standards of the following agencies:  CMS, TJC, CAP, and AABB.<