Clinical Lab Quality Assurance Lead

Hugh Chatham Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Laboratory Quality Assurance professional to coordinate and review quality management records within the Laboratory. This role oversees the document control system, proficiency testing, and the operation of the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program, ensuring rapid and accurate test results.

The position requires 4 years of general lab experience, MLS/CLT/MT certification or eligibility, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must have high school or GED diploma.
• Baccalaureate degree with minimum science coursework (chemistry, biology, math).
• Registration as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT/MLS/CLT/CLS) or eligible and must pass certification within twelve months.
• 4 years of general laboratory experience.
• Must have computer knowledge and manual dexterity; maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program and participates in the hospital QA program.
• Coordinates Laboratory proficiency testing programs.
• Guides on QA issues including inspections by AABB, CAP, FDA, and DNV.
• Reviews accrediting agency requirements and guidelines for compliance.
• Performs QA duties under lab leadership and participates in QA committees and activities.
• Manages QA budget including accreditation expenses.
• Conducts monthly QA meetings on quality assurance topics.
• Oversees document control for lab policies and procedures.
• Oversees the incident review process for the laboratory.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Manual dexterity

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree with science coursework

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Laboratory Quality Assurance professional to coordinate and review quality management records within the Laboratory. This role oversees the document control system, proficiency testing, and the operation of the Laboratory Quality Assurance Program, ensuring rapid and accurate test results.

The position requires 4 years of general lab experience, MLS/CLT/MT certification or eligibility, and strong computer skills.