Lab QA Spec 2

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Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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 team.
• 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.

Key Success Factors

• 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.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE: 4 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: Must have one of the following: ASCP-BB, ASCP C, ASCP-CG, ASCP-CT, ASCP-H, ASCP-HT, ASCP-HTL, ASCP-M, ASCP-MB, ASCP-SBB, ASCP-SC, ASCP-SH, ASCP-SM, CHS-ABHI, CHT-ABHI, CLS, MLS, MT, SCT, SCYM, or SMB.