Quality Assurance Coordinator - Advanced Diagnostics Laboratories (ADx)

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a proactive and quality-driven Quality Assurance Coordinator to join the ADx Laboratories team. This role offers the opportunity to be a key partner in maintaining the highest standards of laboratory excellence, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across a growing diagnostic environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy collaborating with laboratory leaders, driving quality initiatives and helping ensure world-class laboratory operations. As part of ADx Laboratories, the Quality Assurance Coordinator helps safeguard the quality and integrity of innovative diagnostic testing that supports clinicians, researchers and patients nationwide. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, influence organizational quality initiatives and contribute to a culture of excellence in a highly collaborative laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of two years working in quality program required, clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Experience in participating in preparing for regulatory inspection and accreditation programs is preferred.
Valid Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

Certified in quality management and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and supports quality and compliance efforts related to CLIA, CAP, ISO and other regulatory standards
Conducts audits, monitors quality metrics and drives corrective and preventive action initiatives
Partners with laboratory teams to strengthen quality systems, improve processes and support operational excellence
Assists with regulatory inspections, accreditation activities and client audits
Serves as a trusted resource for quality, compliance and continuous improvement across multiple laboratory sites
Assists the Manager of Quality Assurance to monitor and maintain the accreditation and credibility of the clinical laboratories based on industry standards.
Serves as a point of contact to laboratories for Quality related issues, ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
Monitors the Oncology Satellite laboratories to ensure compliance with regulations.
Ensure laboratory compliance by serving the laboratories as a resource regarding Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA ’88) regulations.
Assists in ensuring compliance with CAP accreditation standards, ISO 15189, and various state accreditation standards, CDC guidelines and permits, and applicable licenses for all labs.
Assists in auditing to assure all testing facilities/personnel have appropriate licensure and accreditation as deemed by federal, state, and local regulations.
Performs quality audits.
Documents findings, reviews responses, and ensures that corrective action is implemented when non-conformances are found.
Participates in improvement activities and initiatives for laboratories and implement improvements via partnerships and collaborations.
Facilitates quality improvement teams to achieve set objectives and work towards continuous improvement.
Serves as a resource and facilitator to ensure that the laboratories follow all applicable Quality System requirements as assigned by the Quality Manager: Non-Conforming Events, Change Control, Proficiency Testing, Document Control, Internal Audits, Safety, Training/Competencies, Vendor Management, Reference Lab Management.
Assists manager in developing appropriate performance and quality metric reports.
Assists in the preparation and execution of client and regulatory audits.
Visit the Oncology satellite laboratory sites to monitor and assist in compliance with regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.