Clinical Laboratory Quality Specialist

Northwell Health

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About The Position

Monitors laboratory testing performed, and participates in the implementation and use of point-of-care devices and tests. Assesses, trains, and monitors staff; observes and evaluates the quality of the processes to ensure accurate, reliable and prompt reporting of results; assures regulatory and accreditation requirements are satisfied. Provides advisory services and ensures best practice standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required

Nice To Haves

• Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Cytotechnologist in New York State preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establishes regular communication processes users and suppliers
• Schedules and visits ancillary sites for periodic quality audits
• Addresses staff compliance issues and provides follow-up for required corrective action in response to unacceptable testing techniques or results
• Interprets and resolves arbitrary technical issues and applies expertise in equipment, methods, and quality assurance principles
• Implements and trains for methods and procedures for testing, quality control and maintenance/troubleshooting of equipment
• Evaluates and validates related new procedures and instruments
• Maintains and reviews quality management programs to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Coordinates annual competency assessment and certification of staff
• Assists with the evaluation of new test methodology and validates related new procedures and instruments
• Acts as a technical resource in the operation and maintenance of equipment used across all testing locations
• Provides assistance for the procurement of equipment and supplies used in point of care testing
• Maintains an adequate inventory related supplies, and ensures products and supplies are stored in accordance with applicable requirements and are used prior to expiration
• Dispositions expired supplies
• Maintains equipment and instrumentation, including verification of appropriate performance, calibration, linearity and correlation to laboratory methodology, as required
• Assists with troubleshooting problems with equipment and interacts with manufacturer/service engineers, when needed
• Performs statistical analysis of daily work, with attention to cost containment, quality assurance and quality control
• Assesses testing sites to ensure a safe work environment
• Identifies and helps mitigate workplace hazards, including those related to biohazards and chemical hygiene practices
• Schedules and administers the proficiency testing program, where applicable in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensures preparedness for audits/inspections and keeps informed of all state and federal regulations and applicable accreditation standards
• Provides requested records and documents to surveyors during audits and inspections
• Performs related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level