Clinical Lab Quality & Compliance Lead

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a senior leader to advance quality and compliance in its clinical laboratory services. The role leads accreditation readiness, collaborates with operational leaders, and designs methods to improve efficiency and patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field, with 5+ years of leadership, plus a Master’s desirable. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Health Administration or related field is desirable.
• Minimum of five years of leadership experience is required.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory requirements are satisfied at all times.
• Lead accreditation readiness efforts and drive improvement capabilities.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and staff to implement methods.
• Analyze workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout to improve quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate with vendors and teams to create standard method validation plans.
• Integrate technology, information systems, and processes to meet needs.
• Develop standard work and share expertise for continuous improvement.
• Utilize PDSA cycles to document improvements.
• Design experiments to evaluate new methods to expand lab services.
• Maintain professional knowledge through education and networks.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Accreditation readiness

Quality improvement

Process optimization

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Master's degree in Health Administration or related field (desirable)

5 years leadership experience

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a senior leader to advance quality and compliance in its clinical laboratory services. The role leads accreditation readiness, collaborates with operational leaders, and designs methods to improve efficiency and patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field, with 5+ years of leadership, plus a Master’s desirable. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills are essential.