Respiratory Quality & Safety Lead

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Respiratory Quality/Safety Coordinator to drive evidence-based improvements in patient care and safety. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating process improvements that enhance outcomes and operational reliability across respiratory services.

You will monitor quality indicators, lead root cause analyses, develop dashboards, and update clinical guidelines for inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, pediatric, and adult

Qualifications

• Quality improvement
• Data analysis
• Statistical process control
• Dashboard development
• Root cause analyses (RCA)
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Monitor departmental quality indicators, patient safety events, regulatory findings, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and develop initiatives.
• Champion High Reliability and Just Culture by facilitating continuous improvement across Respiratory Care Services.
• Conduct RCA/ACA and contribute to multidisciplinary investigations following adverse events.
• Facilitate process mapping and workflow redesign to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop dashboards and reports to monitor process reliability and outcomes.
• Lead development and maintenance of clinical guidelines, protocols, and standard work.
• Monitor compliance with policies, infection prevention standards, and documentation requirements.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a Respiratory Quality/Safety Coordinator to drive evidence-based improvements in patient care and safety. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating process improvements that enhance outcomes and operational reliability across respiratory services.

You will monitor quality indicators, lead root cause analyses, develop dashboards, and update clinical guidelines for inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, pediatric, and adult