Quality and Safety Specialist

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality and Safety Specialist promotes high-quality patient care and a culture of safety involving medical equipment within the hospital. Working in the MGB Biomedical Engineering Department, this role monitors and improves quality and safety metrics, conducts assessments, and implements initiatives related to the use of medical equipment across MGB. The specialist supports Biomedical Engineering safety investigations, recalls, Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews, and other initiatives in collaboration with clinical and quality stakeholders across the system. This position does not require patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in quality improvement, patient safety, or a related field within a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
• Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Promote and cultivate a culture of safety within the hospital and Biomedical Engineering Department.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage staff in safety initiatives and reporting.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics and other performance indicators.
• Lead or participate in performance improvement projects related to patient safety and quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with patient experience teams to assess and improve the overall patient experience.
• Analyze and report on quality and safety data regularly.
• Provide education and training to staff on quality improvement methodologies, patient safety principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate on Biomedical Engineering safety investigations, recalls, IRB reviews, and other system initiatives.

Benefits

• The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, without specifying individual benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level