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.
• Current License to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Cytotechnologist in New York State preferred, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees