BMT Cellular Therapy - Program Manager

Shea Medical Office Building - 10460 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Hybrid role; must meet minimum requirements.

About the role

At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

This role works under the direction of the Program Medical Director with a strong emphasis on blood pathology knowledge for the bone marrow transplant program. Skills in blood chemistry and laboratory testing are essential.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Maintains current knowledge of FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy) and NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) Accreditation standards, including Federal and State Regulatory reporting and licensing requirements for cellular therapy programs such as Hematopoietic Cell Transplant and Immune Effector Cells. Acts as a change agent to lead, facilitate, and support the improvement of clinical and service quality for the Cancer Transplant Institute. Scope of responsibility crosses multiple departments, including consultation for program leaders and staff, development of performance measures, education, root cause analysis, statistical process control, and use of quality improvement tools. Facilitates achievement of key Quality Initiatives and objectives integral to the success of the Cancer Transplant Institute.

• Assumes responsibility to assure cross-organizational compliance with Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) accreditation standards and preparation for re-accreditation surveys and other regulatory requirements.
• Reviews, interprets, and assesses the application of all new and revised regulations, standards, and guidelines from regulatory and accrediting agencies for the Hematopoietic Cell Program, including Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies.
• Facilitates preparation, review, approval, and implementation of Quality Management program policy and procedures ensuring compliance with FACT Standards and all applicable state and government laws and regulations.
• Completes error/accident/event investigations, tracking, reporting, and follow-up as applicable. Completes procedural validation audits and review of all equipment, process, and system validation activities applicable to hematopoietic cellular therapy.
• Attends ongoing education and training related to the field of cellular therapy and quality management in accordance with FACT Standards and all applicable state and government laws and regulations.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and performs outcome analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology (MT), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Science Office Administration (MSOA), or Nursing (RN) Required.
• Master’s degree in MT, CLS, MSOA, or RN Preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Clinical Hematology/Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy, Transfusion Medicine Service, or Solid Organ Transplant Required.
• 5 years of experience in Clinical Hematology/Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy, Transfusion Medicine Service, or Solid Organ Transplant Preferred.
• Licensure or certification as MT, CLS, RN, or MSOA Required.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.