Lab Education/Quality Specialist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL, seeks a Laboratory Administration Services leader to ensure accreditation compliance and oversee quality management across the Regional Laboratory. The role partners with leadership to train staff and maintain high performance in all lab functions.

The position coordinates document control, updates the Clinical Laboratory website content, and collaborates with directors to drive standardization and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related science required.
• Minimum of three years' clinical laboratory experience; quality management, regulatory compliance, or accreditation programs preferred.
• MLS or MT certification from ASCP or AMT required.
• Florida Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Supervisor license required.
• Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory components of the Regional Laboratory.
• Coordinate the regional quality management program and monitor performance improvements.
• Promote standardization of laboratory policies and procedures and maintain document control.
• Maintain the Regional Laboratory's website content and participate in leadership team activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Location:Lee Health -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Lab - Administration Services

Work Type:Full Time

Shift:Shift 1

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$31.76 - $39.70 / hour

Summary

Works closely with the Regional Laboratory Administrative Director, Regional Laboratory leadership, and the Laboratory Medical Director to ensure compliance with all accreditation and regulatory components of the Regional Laboratory. Effectively functions as a facilitator, change agent, and consultant. Works closely with Regional Laboratory leadership to ensure employees working in the Regional Laboratory are trained and competent to perform the job functions for which they are hired. Coordinates the Regional Laboratory's quality management program, collaborating with the System Laboratory Quality Specialist on quality functions and processes that span the Lee Health laboratory system. Identifies problems and opportunities for performance improvement and works with Regional Laboratory leadership to implement changes and monitor performance improvement. Promotes standardization of laboratory policies and procedures. Coordinates and maintains the Regional Laboratory's Document Control program. Maintains the Regional Laboratory's content on the Clinical Laboratory website. Participates as a member of the Regional Laboratory leadership team and collaborates with other leaders as a representative of the department.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related science required.

Experience: Minimum of three years' clinical laboratory experience required; experience with quality management, regulatory compliance, or accreditation programs preferred.

Certification: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, or equivalent from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.

License: State of Florida Department of Health, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor required.

Other: Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates and promotes teamwork, cooperation, and excellent customer service skills. Requires strong analytical skills, good time management skills, and the ability to solve problems.

US:FL:Fort Myers