Coordinator Lab Quality - Lab Services - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Benefits program

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is seeking a Coordinator Quality to join the Lab team, improving quality, safety, accuracy, and efficiency. You will manage the quality management plan and collaborate on policies for QA, proficiency testing, and accreditation.

You will develop education programs, standardize procedures, and ensure compliance across facilities to meet accreditation requirements. MLS/MLT certification and 4 years' high-complexity lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or MLT Medical Lab Technologist by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• Associates, Medical Laboratory Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education (required)
• 4 years' experience in a high complexity testing position (required)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements overall laboratory quality management plans for each section.
• Reviews and approves daily, weekly, and monthly quality control data.
• Evaluates and establishes quality control and assay performance limits.
• Designs, develops, and implements education and training programs to support adherence to quality management plan.
• Reviews and standardizes quality and regulatory procedures between testing facilities per market.
• Ensures all quality management standards, documentation, and compliance are met for accreditation checklist requirements.

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Verbal & Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Online Research

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Telephone Skills

Lab Information System

Learning Styles Awareness

Quality Assurance & Management

Training

Educational Programs

Policy Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Associates, Medical Laboratory Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education

Bachelors, Medical Laboratory Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education

Masters, Education

Tools

Lab Information System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

HOURS :

8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Prefer MLS certification

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Coordinator Quality works as part of the Lab team to improve the quality, safety, accuracy, and efficiency of the lab. The coordinator manages all aspects of quality management plan to include collaboration on policies and procedures pertaining to quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and laboratory accreditation.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and implements overall laboratory quality management plans for each section.
• Reviews and approves daily, weekly, and monthly quality control data.
• Evaluates and establishes quality control and assay performance limits.
• Designs, develops, and implements education and training programs to support adherence to quality management plan.
• Reviews and standardizes quality and regulatory procedures between testing facilities per market.
• Ensures all quality management standards, documentation, and compliance are met for accreditation checklist requirements.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or MLT Medical Lab Technologist by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Education

Associates, Medical Laboratory Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education (required)

Bachelors, Medical Laboratory Science/Biology/Microbiology/Education (preferred)

Masters, Education (preferred)

Work Experience

4 years' experience in a high complexity testing position (required)

Training

None

Skills

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Service Orientation

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Online Research

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Telephone Skills

Lab Information System

Awareness of different learning styles

Quality assurance, control, and management

Training

Educational programs

Policy Management

Analytical Skills

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Prolonged periods of working alone

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 0%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 0%

Stoop/Kneel 0%

Crawling 0%

Climbing 0%

Balance 1-33%

Bending 1-33%

Sitting 67-100%

Walking 1-33%

Standing 1-33%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Use of latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]