Lab QA Spec 2

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower you to live well through our core values: serving faithfully with a joyful heart, constantly striving for better, supporting one another, and making an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well at every stage of your journey. Offerings may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

About the Role

The Lab QA Specialist 2 develops, coordinates, monitors, and maintains department policies on inspection readiness, employee safety, and quality assurance. This role includes employee education and training on department responsibilities and safety, as well as maintaining knowledge of external regulatory standards related to laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the laboratory safety team and consults with the laboratory and institutional safety director on all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures that safety standards and regulations are followed by laboratory staff.
• Establishes and maintains regulatory compliance and safety policies as required by external regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, TJC, CAP, CLIA, etc.).
• Develops, coordinates, conducts, and maintains documentation of employee continuing education, safety education, and training.
• Maintains records for CME and employee ability, as required and in coordination with management, supervisors, and human resources.
• Oversees department quality plans and all associated local quality initiatives.
• Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
• Monitors laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and reports findings to appropriate institutional and departmental administrative teams.
• Instructs MT and MLT students, Pathology Residents, and Medical Students in safety and regulatory issues.
• Represents the department as a functioning member of institutional safety and quality improvement committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• 4 years of relevant experience
• One of the following certifications:
  • ASCP-Blood Banking Technologist (ASCP-BB)
  • ASCP-Chemistry Technologist (ASCP-C)
  • ASCP-Cytogenetics Technologist (ASCP-CG)
  • ASCP-Cytologist (ASCP-CT)
  • ASCP-Hematology Technologist (ASCP-H)
  • ASCP-Histotechnician (ASCP-HT)
  • ASCP-Histotechnologist (ASCP-HTL)
  • ASCP-Microbiology Technologist (ASCP-M)
  • Molecular Biology Technologist (ASCP-MB)
  • ASCP-Blood Banking Specialist (ASCP-SBB)
  • ASCP-Chemistry Specialist (ASCP-SC)
  • ASCP-Hematology Specialist (ASCP-SH)
  • ASCP-Microbiology Specialist (ASCP-SM)
  • Cert Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS-ABHI)
  • Cert Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT-ABHI)
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
  • Medical Technologist (MT)
  • Specialist in Cytology-ASCP (SCT)
  • Specialist in Cytometry-ASCP (SCYM)
  • Molecular Biology Specialist-ASCP (SMB)

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols, and procedures
• Data and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions
• Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Knowledge of safety and infection control standards
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Provides training and opportunities for continuing education
• Effective leadership and social skills

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.