Patient Safety & Quality Lead

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

PTO and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension & retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Patient Safety Coordinator to partner on safety oversight, accreditation readiness, and policy governance at the Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center. The role drives process improvement, safety culture, and regulatory excellence across imaging operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in healthcare with patient safety experience, and a Master's degree in Nursing or related field.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years health care experience including three years in a supervisory/lead position and experience in patient safety.
• Experience supporting patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation, review, and resolution of Diagnostic Imaging patient safety event reports.
• Identify trends in high-harm and repeat events and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate safety debriefs and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Maintain event reporting systems and ensure accurate documentation.
• Develop, monitor, and distribute patient safety and quality metrics.
• Support regulatory readiness activities related to patient safety.

Skills

Patient Safety

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Excellence

Education

Master's Degree Nursing

Healthcare Administration or related field

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is hiring a Patient Safety Coordinator to partner on safety oversight, accreditation readiness, and policy governance at the Northwest Houston Diagnostic Imaging Center. The role drives process improvement, safety culture, and regulatory excellence across imaging operations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in healthcare with patient safety experience, and a Master's degree in Nursing or related field.