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Quality Systems Specialist

New England Donor Services
Watertown, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Company Description

Come join our team and become part of what the Boston Globe has recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2018 - 2024!

Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is the mission uniting our employees and drives the work we do.

New England Donor Services (NEDS) coordinates organ and tissue donation in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, the eastern counties of Vermont and Bermuda. Responsible for one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that make up the nation's donation system, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and serves nearly 15 million people in our region, screening nearly 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. With approximately $140M in operating revenues, NEDS employs 360 clinical and non-clinical staff members throughout New England and across the country.

Our vision is to be a leader in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation through effective relationships with our clinical partners, donor families and the communities we serve.

Job Description

The Quality Systems Specialist(QSS) will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all internal Standard Operating Procedures and all pertinent regulatory and accreditation requirements. Duties include the following : perform QA review of organ and tissue donor records and associated data entry; collects, documents and distributes all relevant information to complete donor records and assure regulatory compliance; and ensures tissue processors and transplant centers are provided with all donor information required to help ensure the safety of the recipients of donated organs and tissues. Each level assumed the competencies of the essential job functions of the previous level. This is a hybrid role that requires 1-2 days in office per week after a successful orientation period. There is a weekend coverage rotation once every 7 / 8 weeks.

  • Collaborates with QSS team members to develop a staffing schedule that ensures QSS coverage 7 days a week (including holiday on call coverage).
  • Completes tissue donor record review (preliminary and final) to ensure compliance to policies and procedures of NEDS and other governing bodies. This includes reviewing for all required data entry, test reporting and information sharing.
  • Completes organ donor record review (preliminary and final) to ensure compliance to policies and procedures of NEDS and other governing bodies. This includes reviewing for all required data entry, test reporting and information sharing.
  • Completes additional information requests by processors in a timely manner.
  • Maintains all Electronic Medical Records (EMR) access.
  • Communicates effectively within NEDS and with all outside agencies including tissue processors and transplant centers.
  • Acts as a resource to all employees who document in donor records and perform other critical functions.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all donor and recipient information as described by current laws and regulations.
  • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
  • Implements the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement plan.
  • Ensures the accuracy, security, confidentiality and availability of records in compliance with policies and procedures of NEDS and other governing bodies.
  • May include other responsibilities as assigned by Director, Quality Assurance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Organ / Tissue Experience : strong working knowledge of organ and tissue donation processes and procedures. Knowledge of regulations and standards applicable to organ and tissue donation.
  • Detail Oriented : meticulous attention to detail
  • Computer & Application Literacy : proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and the ability to learn NEDS' internal systems including, but not limited to, the clinical database.
  • Workload Management and Organization : ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Manages a complex workload and competing priorities with strong attention to detail, organization and time management.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills : ability to critically think, problem solve and work individually and as a team to manage the daily workload. Demonstrates a high degree of service and support to both external and internal customers. Ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
  • Emotional Intelligence : demonstrates the ability to understand, use and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, overcome challenges and diffuse conflict.
  • Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree preferred, or a minimum of one years' experience in organ / tissue banking, medical records or Quality Assurance.
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
  • What You'll Be a Part Of :

    You will be part of a team that supports the NEDS mission, to Save and Heal Lives, through the gift of Organ and Tissue Donation. As an NEDS employee, our benefits include :

  • Generous paid time-off program
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
  • 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
  • Fertility Benefits
  • LGBTQIA Focused Healthcare Programs
  • Flex Spending Account Options
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Working Advantage discounts Program.
  • Personal career and skill development opportunities
  • You can also participate in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings, and more!

    Additional Information

    HIRING ALERT : NEDS is actively taking precautions to protect our community, staff and partners during this time of medical emergency due to COVID-19. In order to be employed at NEDS, you must be vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.

    When you join New England Donor Services you can expect competitive salaries and a great benefit package. Benefits include a generous paid time off program, BCBS Health and Dental Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, 403(b) Retirement Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Discounts through Working Advantage.

    New England Donor Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply to meet the needs of the multicultural and multilingual communities we serve.

    Hear from some of our employees at www.neds.org / careers

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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