Lab QA Specialist 2

Baylor Scott & White Health•Plano, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab QA Specialist 2 develops, coordinates, monitors, and maintains department policies on inspection readiness, employee safety, and quality assurance. This includes employee education and training on department responsibilities and safety. Maintains knowledge of a broad range of external regulatory standards related to laboratory operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols and procedures.
Data and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Provides training and opportunities for continuing education.
Effective leadership and social skills.
Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
4 Years of Experience
ASCP-BloodBanking Technologist (ASCP-BB), ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C), ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG), ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT), ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H), ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT), ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL), ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M), Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB), ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB), ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC): Must have one of the following: ASCP-BB, ASCP C, ASCP-CG, ASCP-CT, ASCP-H, ASCP-HT, ASCP-HTL, ASCP-M, ASCP-MB, ASCP-SBB, ASCP-SC, ASCP-SH, ASCP-SM, CHS-ABHI, CHT-ABHI, CLS, MLS, MT, SCT, SCYM, SMB.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the laboratory safety team and consults with the laboratory and institutional safety director on all safety policies and procedures.
Ensures that safety standards and regulations are followed by laboratory staff.
Establishes and maintains regulatory compliance and safety policies as required by external regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, TJC, CAP, CLIA, etc.).
Develops, coordinates, conducts, and maintains documentation of employee continuing education, safety education, and training.
Maintains records for CME and employee ability, as required and in coordination with management, supervisors, and human resources.
Oversees department quality plans and all associated local quality initiatives. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
Monitors laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and reports findings to appropriate institutional and departmental administrative team.
Instructs MT and MLT students, Pathology Residents, and Medical Students in safety and regulatory issues.
Represents the department as a functioning member of institutional safety and quality improvement committees.