About the Company:
Reporting to the VP of Quality and General Counsel, the Director of Quality Systems is a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership team. Our client is the nations largest federally designated organ procurement organization serving the greater Los Angeles area in Southern California.
About the Role:
The Director, Quality Systems (DQS) is responsible for oversight of the following groups: Quality Systems, Donor Information, and the Medical Examiner Donation Specialists.
The DQS is responsible for leading and managing the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of quality systems and processes throughout the organization to assure procedures, processes and resources adhere to regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role engages daily with healthcare providers and clinical department leaders. The DQS plans and directs the operation of the Quality Systems (QS) Department. Responsible for providing administrative oversight of all Quality Systems related activities to ensure effectiveness of system which includes Donor Information, Compliance, Document Control, Event Management, Change Control, Validation, Audit Management and review of regulations and standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
Partners with organizational leadership to help drive process improvement through monitoring of key quality performance metrics (i.e., QAPI). Implements organizational strategic initiatives to increase tissue donation potential via partnership with the county coroner and medical examiner’s offices within the donation service area.
Experience:
Strong leadership background and experience working with physician and nurse leaders in a clinical setting as a quality manager is desired. Strong regulatory audit and and compliance background and creating a culture of quality in organizations.
