Laboratory Quality Specialist, Shared Laboratory
About The Position
Functions as a quality program expert, providing overall guidance to lab operations to achieve regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness at all times, while providing a highly reliable service. Maintains and facilitates the continual improvement of the laboratory quality program. Participates in and supports on-site surveys and inspections, resolving findings and overseeing corrective actions. Coordinates the monitoring, reporting, and assessment of performance-related information and quality review activities in designated service areas. Facilitates the design and validation of efficient workflow processes, conducts quality-related meetings, and develops documents (process maps/tables, procedures and forms). Functions as the lab quality liaison to entity departments, physicians, and various safety and quality committees. Promotes a culture of quality by educating others. If assigned to Point-of-Care (POC), coordinates assessment of new POC technology and methods, coordinates regional oversight of POC programs.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate or higher degree in biological sciences or an equivalent major from an accredited college Or university, completing the number of semester and/or quarter units in coursework relevant to a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) a Generalist license as specified by the California Code of Regulations – Title 17 Or, equivalent military experience
- CLSL-Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist
- 8 years recent relevant experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in quality systems, project management and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA ’88) - federal certification requirements and standards, and State, Federal Accrediting Agency.
- Knowledge of California Business and Professional Codes (BPC), Chapter 3, Title 17; Chapter 2 of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Codes of Federal Regulation (CFR) and any other governing the practice of laboratory medicine.
- Knowledge of quality practices and procedures within a clinical laboratory environment, including knowledge of Chemistry, Hematology, Point of Care, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.
- Well-developed analytic and software skill.
- Working knowledge of Lab Information system (LIS) and hospital electronic medical record systems.
- Knowledge of data collection techniques and LIS/Employee Health Record (EHR) functionality.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs; including training.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and problem solving relevant to assigned duties.
- Capable of shifting focus between projects fluidly and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to investigate, analyze information/data and draw conclusions.
- Ability to make and evaluate judgments.
- Ability to appropriately respond to: 1) changes in work priority 2) unexpected situations or problems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and utilize Sutter protective measures for secure data storage and transmission.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a quality program expert, providing overall guidance to lab operations to achieve regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness at all times, while providing a highly reliable service.
- Maintains and facilitates the continual improvement of the laboratory quality program.
- Participates in and supports on-site surveys and inspections, resolving findings and overseeing corrective actions.
- Coordinates the monitoring, reporting, and assessment of performance-related information and quality review activities in designated service areas.
- Facilitates the design and validation of efficient workflow processes, conducts quality-related meetings, and develops documents (process maps/tables, procedures and forms).
- Functions as the lab quality liaison to entity departments, physicians, and various safety and quality committees.
- Promotes a culture of quality by educating others.
- If assigned to Point-of-Care (POC), coordinates assessment of new POC technology and methods, coordinates regional oversight of POC programs.
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
