USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Health System Specialist (Patient Safety)
Travis AFB, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$92K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health System Specialist (Patient Safety) for the 60th MDG at Travis AFB, California. The role involves planning and managing the patient safety program, coordinating risk mitigation initiatives, and conducting comprehensive analyses to enhance patient safety.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Chief of the Medical Staff to plan and manage the MTF patient safety program
Coordinate with Patient Safety Assistant Coordinator to develop comprehensive risk mitigation initiates
Utilize authorized methodology to conduct Comprehensive Systematic Analysis on events categorized as Department of Defense reportable and/or a Sentinel Event (SE)
Conduct periodic Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) for high-risk processes needing prospective analysis
Track compliance, completion, effectiveness, and sustainment of action items resulting from Comprehensive Systematic Analysis (CSA)
Provide guidance to staff members in the areas of risk assessment, proactive risk analysis, and root cause analysis
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assisting with developing processes to improve patient safety and 2) collaborating with various medical departments to assess compliance with patient safety regulations
Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program
Preferred
A bachelor's degree related to a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration is highly desired
Certification as a Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) is highly recommended within (2) years of hire but not required for continued employment
Two years of patient safety experience in an inpatient facility is highly desired
Basic Life Support (BLS) Heart saver Automated External Defibrillators (AED) or an equivalent course IAW national and AF guideline is highly desired
Benefits
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Company
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