Program Aide

Program Aide

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department: Rural And Community Health Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary: Commensurate

Job Location: College Station, Texas

Job Type: Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

The Program Aide performs comprehensive quality reviews of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation submitted by healthcare facilities to identify gaps in the RCA process, including documentation of findings, causal analysis, and action planning steps. The specialist provides consultative feedback to facility RCA teams to improve patient safety outcomes through more effective event analysis and corrective action development. This role supports the organization's Patient Safety Organization (PSO) functions and ensures RCA submissions meet established quality standards based on nationally recognized methodologies.

Salary: $78.00/hour

Location/Schedule: College Station, TX/Part-Time

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RCA Quality Reviews
• Evaluate Causal Analysis and Action Plans
• Provide Consultative Reports and Feedback
• Maintain Knowledge and Support Program Development

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, quality improvement, or related field.
• 3 years' experience participating in Root Cause Analyses in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, or related field
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Experience with VHA National Center for Patient Safety RCA methodology or NPSF RCA2 Methodoloy
• Training in human factors engineering principles
• Experience working with Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs)
• Knowledge of The Joint Commission sentinel event requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis methodology, including the Five Rules of Causation and Action
• Knowledge of patient safety principles and systems-based approach to error prevention
• Ability to analyze complex healthcare events and identify system vulnerabilities
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback in a non-punitive manner
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements related to patient safety and event reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple review assignments
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of protected patient safety work product

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.