Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator

<p>Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.</p> <div> <div> <p><span><strong><span>Quality Assurance and Training Coordinator</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span><strong>Summary:</strong> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>This position is responsible for performing quality assurance and training activities in the Whole Blood center as defined in Standard Operating Procedures. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reviewing records, monitoring employee practices, assessing processes for compliance to procedures, evaluating corrective and preventive action for effectivity, and notifying management and Corporate Quality Assurance of quality concerns related to practices and/or product. This position is also responsible for the coordination, implementation, and monitoring of all training initiatives for Whole Blood center personnel.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>Primary Responsibilities:</span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Independent level of quality inspection and control -- ensures center compliance with quality standards and regulations by collaborating with Center Manager and Regional Quality Manager to ensure product quality, donor suitability and donor safety.                                                                   </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Directs and monitors processes and ensures center compliance with all applicable state, federal, and company-designated regulations while ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are properly interpreted, implemented in a timely fashion, and that the staff performs according to all SOPs.    </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Interprets and implements processes, regulations and SOPs for quality control and overall regulatory compliance, making independent decisions and modifications as required.                                             </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>In coordination with Center Manager and Regional Quality Manager, oversight of all aspects of internal and external audits including execution (if applicable).  This includes documentation, review of and preparation of the response. Also including implementation of corrective and preventative action, assessment of corrective and preventative actions and follow-up as required.                                                      </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Continuously assesses, promotes, and improves the effectiveness of the quality systems in the donor center through recognition of trends, investigation of failures in the execution of procedures, direct employee observation and review of center documents.                                                             </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Responsible for the personnel functions of the Training Monitor(s); including direction, assignment of work, development and training.                                                                  </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Oversees product and biohazard waste shipments:  Ensures shipments meet regulatory specifications and product release requirements; ensures accurate labeling and documentation; and, authorizes final shipment.                                                              </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Performs a review of all test results and verifies that all unsuitable donors are properly documented           </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Works in collaboration with the Center Manager to develop the staff’s knowledge of their job function and how their performance relates to the end product and patient.                                                                     </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul> <li> <p><span>Documents, investigates, and performs root cause analysis for deviations and customer complaints, specifically in how they relate to the safety of the donor and the quality of the product.                                                                     </span><span> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Responsibilities: </strong>     </sp