Cellular Therapy & Transplant Quality Specialist

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A Brief Overview
The Cellular Therapy & Transplant Section (CTTS) is a multidisciplinary team that provides outstanding clinical care, cutting edge research, and produces high quality outcomes. CTTS consists of two programs The Blood and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) program and the Cell Therapy program (CIP). CTTS treats a variety of diseases utilizing hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC), genetically modified HPC and immune effector cells (IEC). Diseases treated include certain types of cancer, disorders of the blood and immune system as well as a wide variety of other rare disorders and syndromes. CTTS operations must comply with the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) which requires a robust and active Quality Managment Program (QMP) to comply with all required regulations and accreditation standards

The CTTS Quality Specialist role works under the oversight of Senior CTTS Leadership which includes the Section Chief, Medical and Operations Directors who oversee the quality improvement initiatives and overall implementation of the QMP. The overall management of the QMP is the responsibility of the CTTS Quality Manager. The CTTS QMP includes all key components of CTTS. This includes clinical, collection and processing. The QMP goal is to set quality standards, identify system problems, develop corrective actions, and formulate recommendations through ongoing audits, quality control, quality improvement initiatives and education. The Quality Specialist's primary responsibility is to perform routine Quality Assurance (QA) and Document Control functions as determined by the CTTS senior leaders and Quality Manager.

This team member plays a vital role within the section by working to assure compliance with FACT and Good Tissue Practices (GTPs). All employees are responsible for compliance with written policies and procedures and for correctness, truthfulness, timeliness, legibility, integrity, and accuracy when recording data and observations in compliance with CHOP policies and accreditation requirements.

What you will do

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement processes
• Knowledge of CTTS policies and procedures * Performs routine QA functions including but not limited to:
• Drafts and reviews policies and procedures * Informs & educates staff of new and revised policies and procedures.
• Assist in planning, tracking, processing and investigating deviations * Initiates incident reports and planned deviations. Essential Functions
• Plans and participates in corrective and preventative actions and change implementation
• Performs chart reviews and audits per the quality management plan and as assigned
• Maintain systems, databases, procedures, and websites for records and reporting.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to CTTS
• Plans, participates and engages in relevant department meetings
• Meets project deadlines
• Proficient in various applications and tools including but not limited to Microsoft Office

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in biological science, medical technology, or other health related field. Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years in quality improvement, and quality management education Required
• Formal training in lean six sigma, with experience in lean six sigma methodologies, knowledge of and/or experience in data tracking, trending and statistical process control analysis Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Experience applying data analysis to drive fact-based decisions.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative when necessary and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively
• Teaching/coaching skills are required
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and implement problem-solving capabilities

Licenses and Certifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) - American Society for Quality (ASQ) - upon hire - Preferred

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite-at any CHOP location, for any portion of time-must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.

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SALARY RANGE:

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