QA Specialist I

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

Location: 1400 La Concha Lane in Houston Texas 77054 

Position Title: QA Specialist I 

Join our team of heroes!

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, monitors specific aspects of the Quality System Program for the proper documentation of technical and clerical errors, notifies appropriate managers of trends and provides or produces reports.

JUST FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Texas Medical Center location with free parking.
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.

Tips to thrive in our culture:

• Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
• Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

In this role, you’ll:

• Review and assess deviation incident reports and other documents from mobile and facility operations.
• Provide appropriate supporting documentation to assist with review and investigation of incident reports.
• Manage databases for deviation incident reports to ensure that incidents are investigated and handled in a timely manner, reports are current and information is consistent and accurate.
• Assist in monitoring effectiveness of Quality Systems Programs including process improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports on quality issues and forward to management in a timely manner.
• Review and assess Donor/Visitor Incident reports, ensuring that donor records, reports and computer systems include the same evaluation result.
• Maintain files and/or electronic scans of QC, Lot Release and procedure records.
• Prepare and archive files, forms and documents as needed.

We need someone who has:

• High school Diploma or GED (Associate Degree from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred);

• Minimum two (2) years experience preferred in blood banking environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience must include working in a position involving frequent interaction with the public and the use of customer service skills.

• Ability to work weekends - every third weekend rotation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer and other office machinery and remain in a stationary position.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood and/or blood components, as well as any other biohazard material.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Blood Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.