Supervisor - Laboratory Quality Assurance

$81,744 - $122,678/Yr

Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Jacksonville, FL

Hospitals

About the position

The Supervisor of Laboratory Quality Assurance at Mayo Clinic is responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of a Quality System within the laboratory. This role involves ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, and FDA regulations, guiding staff on quality-related matters, and serving as the primary contact for audits and inspections. The Supervisor will also mentor and manage Quality Assurance Specialists and Coordinators, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve quality goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance or interpretation of rules/regulations and develop responses to agencies under the direction of the Lab Medical Director.
• Implement and sustain a Quality System to ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, and FDA regulations.
• Act as the point person for audits and inspections, ensuring all procedures and policies are in place.
• Monitor the document control system for accurate and timely documentation of laboratory procedures and policies.
• Conduct internal inspections to assure compliance and effectiveness of quality systems.
• Recommend process changes to the leadership team based on quality assessments.
• Direct and influence personnel toward quality goals through outstanding human relation skills.
• Collaborate with Consultants and Allied Health Staff within and outside the Department of Lab Medicine & Pathology.
• Mentor, delegate, and manage the Quality Assurance Specialists and Coordinators.
• Identify, analyze, evaluate, and solve quality problems within the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a Medical Technologist or equivalent, based on specialty.
• MT (ASCP) Certification or equivalent required.
• State of Florida Laboratory Supervisor's License required.
• Knowledge of laboratory compliance requirements for OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Quality Management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems is helpful.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Support for innovation
• Resources for employee success