Path/Lab Quality & Safety Director

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality/Safety Director for Path/Lab ICCE at MUSC reports to the System QAPI Director and leads the QAPI/safety program across the Path/Lab ICCE system. The role collects and analyzes quality data, benchmarks performance, and directs multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements aligned with goals.

This position oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities, monitors patient safety events with risk management collaboration, and manages a team of managers, coordinators, data

Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred with 5+ years in healthcare quality/safety program.
• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in healthcare quality acceptable.
• Experience in pathology and laboratory services required.
• CPHQ or Patient Safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities.
• Collect, analyze, and present performance data to governance groups.
• Benchmark performance and lead multidisciplinary teams to improve goals.
• Monitor patient safety events with risk management collaboration.
• Manage a team including managers, coordinators, data analysts, and registry staff.
• Collaborate with Path/Lab ICCE leadership across MUSC system.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare Quality

Data Analysis

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Management

Education

Master's degree in healthcare quality or related field

Bachelor's degree

CPHQ Certification

Job description

The Quality/Safety Director for Path/Lab ICCE at MUSC reports to the System QAPI Director and leads the QAPI/safety program across the Path/Lab ICCE system. The role collects and analyzes quality data, benchmarks performance, and directs multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements aligned with goals.

This position oversees all QAPI and regulatory/accreditation activities, monitors patient safety events with risk management collaboration, and manages a team of managers, coordinators, data