Quality and Safety Director - Path/Lab ICCE
- Location
- Charleston
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description Summary The Quality/Safety Director for Path/Lab ICCE reports to the System QAPI Director and works collaboratively with the Path/Lab ICCE Leadership at MUSC. Under limited supervision, the Quality/Safety Director provides full support to the QAPI/safety program f or the Path/Lab ICCE system wide. This position leads and oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC002352 SYS - QAPI Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description Minimum Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited clinical program (RN, MD, PharmD) with a healthcare related master’s degree required with 7-10 years of experience in quality-related healthcare field.
- Leadership / management experience required.
- Computer/internet skills and familiarity with MS office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience in the field of pathology and laboratory services is highly preferred.
- Certification as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or Patient Safety preferred.
- Certification as Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality or Patient Safety and Just Culture.
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and certification preferred.
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred.
The Quality/Safety Director for Path/Lab ICCE reports to the System QAPI Director and works collaboratively with the Path/Lab ICCE Leadership at MUSC. Under limited supervision, the Quality/Safety Director provides full support to the QAPI/safety program f or the Path/Lab ICCE system wide. This includes collecting relevant quality data, analyzing, and assessing data, working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and information, benchmarking performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve performance based on goals. This position collects and presents performance data to relevant oversight and governance groups. This position leads and oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities. The Quality/Safety Director also monitors and collates patient safety events in collaboration with the operational leaders and works with the Risk management department to facilitate event reviews and appropriate after review actions. The Quality and Safety Director is responsible for managing a team, either directly or indirectly, to include associated managers, coordinators, data analysts, and registry staff.
Additional Job Description Physical Requirements
• Mobility & Posture
- Mobility & Posture
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lifting & Force Requirements
• Vision & Sensory
- Vision & Sensory
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
- Work Environment & Conditions
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Posted 19 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job