Laboratory Quality Assessment Coordinator

Common Spirit•Houston, TX

48d

About The Position

Works with the Laboratory Management Team to organize, plan and coordinate Quality Assurance and Process Improvement activities utilizing Lean design principles and application of best practices. Must ensure that all sections of the laboratory are fully compliant with CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission and any other applicable accreditation or regulatory agency standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical or biological science as defined by CLIA.
2 years clinical lab experience as a Medical Technologist
Skilled multi-tasker, clear communicator, and active listener who knows the right questions to in order to understand the teams' needs.

Nice To Haves

MT or CLS or MLS certification, ASCP or equivalent (per requirement sheet)
Two (2) additional years of experience in a laboratory quality assurance or process improvement role.

Responsibilities

Evaluate laboratory workflow and processes.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities using LEAN and/or Six Sigma principles.
Institute practice to gather staff feedback and ideas for process improvement
Develop project plans to institute process improvements and track progress
Hardwire process improvement through continuing education and feedback
Work with Laboratory Director and Manager to track progress of process improvement initiatives
Interpret and implement quality assurance standards, evaluate existing laboratory policies and procedures, and determine effectiveness of quality assurance program
Work with the Laboratory Management Team to ensure that section-specific quality assurance programs meet accreditation requirements, yield useful information and contribute to the overall laboratory quality program.
Select specific topics for review, including new procedures/programs, high-risk and high-volume tests, and recurring areas of concern from regulatory and accreditation activities
Compile statistical data and produce narrative and graphical reports summarizing quality assurance and process improvement activities
Work closely with the Laboratory Management team and Laboratory Medical Director to conduct regular assessments of survey readiness, including mock inspections, in-services and quality record review and audits.
Work with the Laboratory Management team on specific projects, including space optimization, regulatory compliance and hospital-wide process improvement activities.
Facilitate the preparation of formal corrective actions, audit-related corrective actions and preventive actions and ensure they are implemented in a timely manner.
Support Laboratory and Employee safety program
Support events related to the Laboratory Proficiency Testing program.