PATIENT SAFETY COORDINATOR
UNOS is a Richmond based corporation that administers the National Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. The Information Management Systems department is seeking a Patient Safety Coordinator. The Patient Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Patient Safety Manager with the coordination and monitoring of all activities related to the operations of the OPTN Patient Safety System and assisting with activities associated with the Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC). These responsibilities include: monitoring and coordinating OPTN Patient Safety System reports; assisting with DTAC documentation and meeting preparation; and managing assigned special projects. Four-year degree in life science or healthcare or an equivalent level of professional experience required. Must have a minimum of three years work experience in health care, quality assurance or medical records. Must be familiar with patient safety and quality management concepts, practices, and procedures and be able to apply those principles to the field of transplantation. Must use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a wide variety of tasks. Must demonstrate strong leadership, project management and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be self motivated and able to work independently, flexible, detail oriented and able to work well under pressure. Must be willing to participate in on-call monitoring of the Patient Safety System. UNOS offers outstanding benefits, and competitive salaries, visit our website www.unos.org for additional information. Please submit resume and confidential salary requirement to employment@unos.org, or Human Resources, UNOS, P. O. Box 2484, Richmond, VA 23218. Minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
