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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers District Quality Assurance Coordinator in Jacksonville, Florida
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently looking for an individual to join our team as aDistrict Quality Assurance CoordinatorinJacksonville, 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
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees and 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
Onsite attendance is required
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
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 Bachelors 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.
Our Mission
To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.
This is a full time position. Starting salary range is $19.75 - $21.73 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 e 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.