Job Description Summary The Quality/Safety Director for Path/Lab ICCE reports to the System QAPI Director and works collaboratively with the Path/Lab ICCE Leadership at MUSC. Under limited supervision, the Quality/ Safety Director provides full support to the QAPI/safety program f or the Path/Lab ICCE system wide. This includes collecting relevant quality data, analyzing, and assessing data, working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and information, benchmarking performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve performance based on goals. This position collects and presents performance data to relevant oversight and governance groups. This position leads and oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities. The Quality/Safety Director also monitors and collates patient safety events in collaboration with the operational leaders and works with the Risk management department to facilitate event reviews and appropriate after review actions. The Quality and Safety Director is responsible for managing a team, either directly or indirectly, to include associated managers, coordinators, data analysts, and registry staff. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center

CC002352 SYS - QAPI

Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-34 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Job Description Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited graduate program with a healthcare related master's degree preferred with at least 5 years' experience working in a healthcare organization quality/safety program or a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience. Experience in the field of pathology and laboratory services is required. Certification as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or Patient Safety preferred. The Quality/Safety Director for Path/Lab ICCE reports to the System QAPI Director and works collaboratively with the Path/Lab ICCE Leadership at MUSC. Under limited supervision, the Quality/ Safety Director provides full support to the QAPI/safety program f or the Path/Lab ICCE system wide. This includes collecting relevant quality data, analyzing, and assessing data, working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and information, benchmarking performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve performance based on goals. This position collects and presents performance data to relevant oversight and governance groups. This position leads and oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities. The Quality/Safety Director also monitors and collates patient safety events in collaboration with the operational leaders and works with the Risk management department to facilitate event reviews and appropriate after review actions. The Quality and Safety Director is responsible for managing a team, either directly or indirectly, to include associated managers, coordinators, data analysts, and registry staff.

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements Mobility & Posture Standing:

Continuous, Sitting:

Continuous, Walking:

Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces:

Frequent, Kneeling:

Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist:

Frequent, Squatting:

Frequent Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent. Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs.

unassisted:

Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs.

overhead:

Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs.

of force:

Frequent Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

Selected Positions:

Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: Continuous Work Environment & Conditions Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees