Quality Assurance Coordinator at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Gainesville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

20.9

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Program Coordination, Quality Assurance, Auditing, Record Keeping Systems, Supplier Qualification, Error Management, Corrective Actions Assessment, External Inspection Preparation, Quality Indicator Tracking, Report Preparation, MS Office Proficiency, Independent Work, Time-Critical Teamwork, Regulatory Experience, Blood Banking Experience, Travel

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a Quality Assurance Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for participating in the coordination of a system-wide compliance program to ensure the manufacture of safe, pure and potent blood products. Our Benefits - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan - Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days - Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability - Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth - Free basic life insurance for full-time employees - Holiday premium paid on certain holidays - Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period - Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered - Access to wages prior to pay day Responsibilities include, but are not limited to - Act as a liaison for Corporate Quality Assurance to District Operations - Coordinate all audits, quality initiatives and quality assurance communications as delegated by the Quality Assurance Supervisor - Work with the Implementation and Training Coordinators to ensure new technology or process implementation occurs within the expectations of validation or implementation plans - Audit district record keeping systems to ensure quality control is conducted according to SOP - Coordinate the Supplier Qualification program for the assigned district (critical supply issues, manufacturer notifications, etc.) - Coordinate the reporting, investigation and resolution for the Error Management process in the assigned district - Assess the effectiveness of corrective actions taken by field operations in response to audits, reportable events, etc. to monitor quality improvement - Assist in the preparation and coordination of external inspections - Oversee external inspection visits - Prepare and present reports on quality indicator tracking and trending - Ability and willingness to travel is essential to this position Qualifications - High school diploma or GED - Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements - Ability to work in a variety of physical environments - Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions -Basic Computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) - Ability to perform audits, review records and observe processes - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form - Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments concurrently - Ability to effectively participate in a stress-filled and time-critical team environment - Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred - Previous blood banking or regulatory experience preferred Who We Are LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need. This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $19.00 - $20.90 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position. LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer. If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

Responsibilities

This role coordinates a system-wide compliance program to ensure the manufacture of safe, pure, and potent blood products, acting as a liaison for Corporate Quality Assurance to District Operations. Responsibilities include coordinating audits, managing quality initiatives, overseeing supplier qualification, investigating errors, and assessing corrective actions.