Job Posting Title:

Quality Improvement Specialist, Health Transformation & Design Program, Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Program (TCPCHD), Dell Medical School

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Hiring Department:

Department of Pediatrics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Responsibilities

Gather, review and analyze clinical data from patient health databases including, but not limited to: hospital medical records, TCPCHD patient databases, registry databases, clinical rounds and other available sources for reporting and identifying areas of clinical improvement cardiovascular (CV) outcomes

Work with clinical providers and outcomes data specialists to create timely and accurate reports of opportunities identified during quality assurance conferences for the Heart Center service line

With the help of the HTD leadership, develop and manage quality improvement projects in support of clinicians and nursing staff related to the mission of the TCPCHD Program (i.e. resulting in improved outcomes and clinical cost reduction)

Be the point of contact with the Dell Children’s Medical Center Hospital Quality and Patient Safety department by participating in meetings, workshops, etc.

Actively participate in/or lead committee or workgroups where quality, patient safety, patient engagement or operational efficiency/effectiveness is the primary focus.

Monitor and evaluate the development and results of quality improvement programs and initiatives to determine their results, then modify as needed

Assist in clinical outcomes processes as needed to complete quality improvement duties which may consist of data abstraction

Assist in the development of new programs and protocols that lead to improved care, design and maintenance of the database infrastructure required for clinical data collection and reporting

Measure baseline metrics and outcomes of quality improvement projects developed as part of the TCPCHD Program

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

BSN with 3-5 years of clinical experience (or commensurate relevant background). Special interest in database management and quality improvement. Strong critical thinking skills, self-direction, and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience with creating data quality reports. High computer proficiency, including the basic MS Office suite (specifically, MS Excel), database software and project management tools. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience with the use of electronic medical records and clinical data. Must complete the Ascension Texas Performance Improvement Cohort Course within 12 months of assuming the position. Must achieve Quality Improvement certification within 2 years of taking the position, if not already obtained.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

MSN with Quality Improvement certification and 2-3 years implementation experience in a hospital setting. Familiarity with congenital heart disease registries (ie. STS, IMPACT, PC4, PAC3) and statistical reporting knowledge and data visualization software

Project management experience (ie Lean Six Sigma). Experience with design and management of clinical databases, registries, and quality improvement projects. Knowledge of clinical informatics and/or data analytics. Clinical experience in congenital heart disease

Salary Range

$80,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands:

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

Physical Tasks:

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.