What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Improvement Specialist - Transplant - 140731 position at UC San Diego Health?
Payroll Title
QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 3 HX
Department
Transplant Admin
Hiring Pay Scale
$102,061/year - $191,093/year
Worksite
La Jolla
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
HX Contract
Total Openings
2
Work Schedule
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#140731 Quality Improvement Specialist - Transplant
Filing Deadline: Fri 8/14/2026
Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/04/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
Under minimal supervision, the Quality Improvement Specialist 3 provides advanced analytical support across transplant programs, including Heart Transplant/Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Lung, Kidney, and Liver. This role is responsible for the review, analysis, validation, and reporting of complex statistical data related to patient outcomes for both internal & external stakeholders as well as regulatory bodies. The position performs detailed chart and database audits to ensure accurate, complete documentation in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The Quality Improvement Specialist 3 evaluates workflows and transplant processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports or leads small to medium size quality improvement (QI) initiatives. Responsibilities also include preparing and delivering presentations, supporting QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) meetings, and contributing to program performance monitoring and compliance efforts.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of clinical education and experience. The role requires demonstrated experience in quality improvement standards, data abstraction, and transplant regulatory requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in data management and analytics tools, and experience in process improvement and project management are essential.
Minimum Qualifications
Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
QLTY IMPV HC SPEC 3 HX
Department
Transplant Admin
Hiring Pay Scale
$102,061/year - $191,093/year
Worksite
La Jolla
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
HX Contract
Total Openings
2
Work Schedule
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#140731 Quality Improvement Specialist - Transplant
Filing Deadline: Fri 8/14/2026
Apply Now
UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/04/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Description
Under minimal supervision, the Quality Improvement Specialist 3 provides advanced analytical support across transplant programs, including Heart Transplant/Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), Lung, Kidney, and Liver. This role is responsible for the review, analysis, validation, and reporting of complex statistical data related to patient outcomes for both internal & external stakeholders as well as regulatory bodies. The position performs detailed chart and database audits to ensure accurate, complete documentation in compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
The Quality Improvement Specialist 3 evaluates workflows and transplant processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports or leads small to medium size quality improvement (QI) initiatives. Responsibilities also include preparing and delivering presentations, supporting QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) meetings, and contributing to program performance monitoring and compliance efforts.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of clinical education and experience. The role requires demonstrated experience in quality improvement standards, data abstraction, and transplant regulatory requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in data management and analytics tools, and experience in process improvement and project management are essential.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or other relevant healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
- Thorough knowledge of QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements.
- Thorough knowledge of QI models, measurement tools, and techniques, including collection, aggregation, abstraction, validation, analysis, and reporting of data.
- Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, to quickly assess complex problems, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with a broad range of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies and for mentoring lower-level QI staff.
- Strong skills required to effectively convey complex clinical and technical information both verbally and in writing and to produce high quality reports and documentation.
- Strong knowledge of various administrative and business software packages, and of the specialized applications for quality data management.
- Strong skills to influence staff, management, and clinicians at all levels and across departments.
- Lean Six Sigma training or certification.
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ).
- Experience working within a transplant program, organ procurement organization (OPO), or academic healthcare setting.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Salary : $102,061 - $191,093