Quality Management Supervisor/Point of Care Testing -LAB

Stony Brook University•Southampton, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide guidance and leadership to ensure laboratory regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies such as NYSDOH, CAP and Joint Commission. Oversee and coordinate Point of Care testing (POCT) with nursing to ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science or related science from an accredited university.
Certified by internship and examination from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a registered Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Current New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.
Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
Computer knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Health Care Administration or related field.
As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

Consult with and keep Laboratory Director informed of activities, needs, and problems.
Consult with medical staff and other health are providers on matters relating to laboratory service.
Evaluate Department performance and initiate, recommend and effect measure to improve services and quality of current methodologies.
Establish objectives and quality of work performance. Assist in development and implementation of established policies and procedures. Assist with conversion and standardization with Stony Brook Laboratory policies and procedures.
Periodic audits of laboratory operations for compliance.
Statistical reporting to laboratory management and/or hospital administration.
Identification of nonconformities and/or laboratory operations improvement opportunities.
Interact with regulatory agencies including inspections.
Coordination of laboratory staff continuing education program.
Advise and assist with the development of laboratory staff competencies.
Interact with laboratory administration, supervisors, hospital staff, and physicians in respect to services provided by the laboratory.
Participate on committees as required or requested.
Plan, recommend and assist with performance improvement and/or corrective actions necessitated by any of the above activities.
Communicate with health care providers to assure problems are resolved and their needs addressed.
Provide in service training and encourage professional growth and development of Laboratory Personnel.
Investigate incidents, take appropriate action and prepare reports maintain good employee and interdepartmental relations. Investigate new products, equipment, demonstrate and recommend as is appropriate. Consult with Laboratory Director concerning any problems. Perform duties as directed by the Laboratory Director.
Oversee and coordinate Point of Care testing (POCT) with nursing to ensure regulatory compliance.
Maintain POCT and Quality policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
Review and analyze POCT Quality Control (QC) results for compliance, investigate outliers, shifts and trends that may impact performance of laboratory testing offered.
Oversee Proficiency Testing participation for POCT activities and compliance by ordering, supervising and submitting all PT timely. Investigate, troubleshoot any Proficiency Testing failures.