Quality Assurance-Lab Consultant, Northern Virginia

Patient First•Fairfax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance-Lab Consultant will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of laboratory operations. This role involves reporting findings, establishing and maintaining performance standards for tests, managing quality control programs, and ensuring the competency of testing personnel. The consultant will also provide technical consultation, review medical records for compliance, perform on-site inspections, and assist with process improvements. Additionally, the role includes training personnel, managing supplies, assisting at other locations, and handling physician requests.

Requirements

Employee must be 18 years of age or older
Minimum typing experience required
In Virginia and Maryland, bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of two years of training/experience required
In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of six years of training/experience required
Must have a thorough knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing
Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required
Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation
Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time)
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time
Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or a reduction of work

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
In Virginia and Maryland, four years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Reporting all findings involving laboratory operations as directed
Ensuring that test methodology and procedures are appropriate for the clinical use of test results and establishing performance criteria, including precision and accuracy standards for each test
Ensuring that the laboratory is appropriately enrolled in an approved proficiency testing program
Establishing a quality control program for each test performed
Establishing acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the testing process
Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken, if necessary
Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken
Identifying training needs and ensuring that testing personnel receive regular and appropriate in-service training
Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel. This includes completing an evaluation at 6 and 12 months in the first year of employment and yearly thereafter. Performance is reevaluated before patient testing if instrumentation or test methodology changes
Providing on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed
Reviewing medical records for compliance with Patient First policies and procedures according to schedule
Performing onsite inspections completely and accurately according to schedule
Performing final review and completion of inspection report according to schedule
Assisting with revisions of the inspection process and criteria
Performing inspection follow-ups as directed
Conducting training sessions as needed with center personnel, administrative personnel, trainers, etc.
Receiving and moving ordered supplies
Assisting at other locations as directed
Implementing established policies and procedures as directed
Handling physician requests with respect and in a timely manner