Clinical Lab Quality & Compliance Lead

Advocate Health; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a senior leader to oversee regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and quality improvement within the clinical laboratory and related operations.

The role partners with operational leaders, technical staff, and vendors to implement standardized methods, improve workflow, and ensure adherence to accreditation standards while driving cost-effective quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree desirable but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership and results in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance across federal, state and local agencies.
• Lead corrective action plans based on surveys and tracers.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and staff to implement technical methods.
• Analyze workflow and space to improve quality and efficiency.
• Develop standardized validation plans for equipment and processes.
• Champion continuous quality improvement using PDSA cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Business, Manufacturing, or related field

Master's degree in Health Administration, Business, Science or related field

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a senior leader to oversee regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and quality improvement within the clinical laboratory and related operations.

The role partners with operational leaders, technical staff, and vendors to implement standardized methods, improve workflow, and ensure adherence to accreditation standards while driving cost-effective quality initiatives.