Laboratory Quality Compliance Coordinator

Silver Cross Hospital•New Lenox, IL

7d•$31 - $38

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Position Summary: Fulfills the requirement of technical consultant/supervisor per CLIA. Works with clinical coordinator and clinical team to provide education for medical groups. Develop procedures for testing and ensure all staff competencies are completed for medical groups. Performs quality control and maintenance records for medical groups.

Requirements

Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and systems.
Knowledge of office management techniques and practices.
Knowledge of computer systems, EMR, and applications.
Knowledge of research methods and procedures sufficient to compile data and prepare reports.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including appropriate use of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Ability to effectively communicate and present information.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, manage time, and remain organized
Computer skills and knowledge of online resources necessary
Bachelor’s degree required
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist Required
Five years of health care laboratory experience or other related experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing/teaching quality control and calibration on all instruments ensuring validity and accuracy, establishing lab policies and protocols, educating and training new and existing staff on preparing and processing lab samples using established protocols, quality control standards, POC testing, phlebotomy, safety, environmental and infection control practices, and keeping, maintaining records and reports on results according to state/federal guidelines and established procedures.
Provide the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct
Fulfill the requirement of Technical Consultant and Technical Supervisor per CLIA
Assure regulatory compliance for the medical group laboratories
Review and approve test validation for new methods and new reagents prior to implementation
Review and approve changes to reference ranges, reporting formats
Consult and guide laboratory staff
Ensure all laboratory staff are properly trained
Evaluate and document the competency of all laboratory section staff annually
Ensure the laboratory quality control and quality programs are established, maintained and reviewed
Perform monthly review of quality control and maintenance records
Ensure the laboratory is enrolled in an approved proficiency testing program or alternate assessment program for each analyte/test performed and the laboratory meets requirements for acceptable performance
Ensure proficiency samples are tested as required, signs the attestation statement, performs review of results, initiates corrective action when necessary, alerts the Laboratory Director of problems and failures.
Prepare laboratory policies and procedures and develop standardized practices.
Review and sign unrevised or minimally revised policies and procedures bi-annually.
Develop current, written procedures that are controlled, approved and available to testing staff
Train and annual competency assessments (tracked and documented)
Advise on equipment
Track CLIA licenses
Liaison between regulatory and proficiency testing agencies and Laboratory
Evaluate and sign maintenance and quality control logs at least monthly
Evaluate and sign proficiency testing
Provide guidance on everyday issues such as failed QC
Perform Competency assessments
Participate in professional and educational development activities/programs to keep current with health care trends and practices
Facilitate team meetings and education opportunities as appropriate
Team player, always performs related work as required