Laboratory Quality Specialist, Pathology

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

With guidance from the Clinical Lab leadership team and the QA Manager, will be responsible for proficiency test management and timely follow up. The individual actively compiles, monitors, and interprets quality assurance data as it relates to errors within the department. This individual is responsible for working with staff, supervisors, managers, and pathologists to facilitate problem resolution for cases with non-conformances. The individual will also tabulate and analyze quality data associated with non-conformances.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• NYS technician or technologist license.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in data entry, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement methodology and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversees proficiency testing distribution, performance, result review, and follow up action if necessary.
• Compiles laboratory data requested for monthly QA presentations.
• Tracks and records errors, creates isolated event reports, and reports in the NYU Hospitals Center Patient Safety Reporting system (PSI). Provides timely resolution and feedback to relevant personnel for reported non-conformances.
• Performs follow up audits to assess compliance with corrective actions as requested by Quality Manager.
• Assist with conducting regulatory audits.
• Assists Administrative Director and Medical Directors as requested and assists with additional special projects as indicated by the Director, Quality Systems.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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