Program Coordinator II-Nonexempt

Medical University of South Carolina • Camden, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Quality & Safety Program Coordinator reports to the Division Laboratory Director. Under the general supervision, the Quality and Safety Program Coordinator assists in the development of a culture of safety within the department. Using direct rounding in laboratories and tracking data/trends, the Quality and Safety Program Coordinator assists in developing recommendations to improve both employee and patient safety. Additionally, this role assists in overseeing quality evaluations to ensure Pathology and Laboratory are compliant with all regulatory agencies, i.e. pipette calibrations. This position coordinates survey activities and accreditation requirements of the College of American Pathologist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/ university
• three years relevant program management or healthcare experience required, preferably with quality and safety emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Direct rounding in 5 labs
• Tracking data/trends, to improve both employee and patient quality.
• Assisting laboratory staff, managers, directors, medical directors, administrators and CLIA Laboratory Directors with monitoring, coordination and implementation of CAP regulatory standards.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance in preparing for accreditation and regulatory inspections for all lab operations both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Works with senior techs and lab management to ensure laboratory quality is maintained.

What This Job Offers

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