Clinical Coordinator of Quality Compliance - Nashville, United States - Vanderbilt Health

    Vanderbilt Health
    Vanderbilt Health Nashville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:


    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.

    It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation.

    We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated.

    It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

    Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

    Organization:

    Quality and Safety

    Job Summary:

    Job Summary:

    The Clinical Coordinator of Quality Compliance performs testing on patient specimens, evaluates results, and maintains equipment and records independently. The Clinical Coordinator of Quality Compliance serves as an expert resource in laboratory discipline; trains staff, students and physicians. The Clinical Coordinator of Quality Compliance performs limited administrative duties in the absence of the supervisor.

    The Clinical Coordinator of Quality Compliance develops and implements new techniques and methodologies and recommends testing based on clinical effectiveness, outcomes and operational efficiency, as well as, presents new analytical methodologies at intradepartmental and national meetings.

    The Clinical Coordinator of Quality Compliance participates in the implementation of systems to support academic development and marketing of laboratory services.


    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    *Ensures effective operations of the department through coordination/integration of processes both intralaboratory and extralaboratory departments.
    *Identifies, processes and analyzes patient samples using appropriate laboratory protocol.
    *Instructs employees, students, residents and/or physicians in a classroom and/or laboratory setting in procedures, technique and theory; documents training and competency of new employees and regular staff annually.
    *The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

    Position qualifications:

    Required:

    *Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited institution (Required)

    • 6 years relevant experience (Required)
    *Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist (Required)
    *Successful completion of CAHEA or NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program or BS from accredited institution with major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science and ASCP technologist generalist or categorical certification or equivalent certification; or equivalent education and experience per CLIA and TN Medical Laboratory Board for personnel performing high complexity testing.(Required). Allowed 120 days to obtain categorical State of Tennessee, Medical Technologist licensure. Considered 'in training' prior to license approval.

    Preferred:

    *MLS (ASCP) Certification and state of Tennessee Medical Technologist license
    *Prior experience with coordination of quality compliance in the diagnostic laboratories

    Position Shift:

    *VUMC, TVC, Exempt, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:
    30pm CST

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    Unit Summary

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has been rated the #1 Hospital in Nashville and the state of Tennessee by the US News & World Report.

    VUMC's Diagnostic Laboratories are undergoing an exciting time of change, including a planned expansion to a new state-of-the-art 110,000 sq ft laboratory.

    This, along with an established Professional Advancement Ladder (PAL), provides additional opportunities for growth within our system.

    VUMC is an academic medicine environment, providing team members frequent interaction with clinical teams and exposure to complex and novel infectious cases.

    Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:


    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world.

    It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. It is a place where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning and leading is sought and celebrated.

    It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.

    Vanderbilt's

    mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
    VUMC Recent Accomplishments
    Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

    US News & World Report:

    #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

    Healthcare's Most Wired:

    Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.

    Becker's Hospital Review:


    named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

    The Leapfrog Group:

    One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.

    American Association for the Advancement of Science:

    The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

    Magnet Recognition Program:

    Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

    National Academy of Medicine:

    22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

    Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index:

    6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
    Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today.

    This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

    These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

    Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

    Core Accountabilities:

    Organizational Impact:

    Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.

    Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:

    Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution

    Breadth of Knowledge:

    Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas

    Team Interaction:

    Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

    Core Capabilities

    :

    Supporting Colleagues:


    • Develops Self and Others
    :

    Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

    - Builds and Maintains Relationships:

    Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships

    • Communicates Effectively
    :

    Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences
    Delivering Excellent Services:


    • Serves Others with Compassion
    :

    Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them

    • Solves Complex Problems
    :

    Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support:

    Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness
    Ensuring High Quality:


    • Performs Excellent Work
    :

    Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly

    • Ensures Continuous Improvement
    :

    Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.

    - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements:

    Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring
    Managing Resources Effectively:


    • Demonstrates Accountability
    :

    Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure

    • Stewards Organizational Resources
    :

    Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions:

    Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities
    Fostering Innovation:


    • Generates New Ideas
    :

    Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches

    • Applies Technology
    :

    Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges

    • Adapts to Change
    :

    Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

    Position Qualifications:

    Responsibilities:

    Certifications:

    LIC-Medical Laboratory Act - Tennessee, Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

    Work Experience:

    Relevant Work Experience
    Experience Level :

    5 years

    Education:

    Bachelor's

    Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation.

    We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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