Lab QA & Safety Advocate — Regulatory Compliance

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with 5% match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Lab QA Specialist 2 to develop, coordinate, monitor, and maintain department policies on inspection readiness, employee safety, and quality assurance. This role includes educating staff on responsibilities and staying current with external regulatory standards governing laboratory operations.

Key tasks include coordinating the laboratory safety team, ensuring safety standards are followed by staff, establishing and maintaining compliance with OSHA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related work experience.
• 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• ASCP certifications listed or equivalent acceptable.
• Must meet one of the ASCP certification options listed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the laboratory safety team and consults with the laboratory and institutional safety director on all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures that safety standards and regulations are followed by laboratory staff.
• Establishes and maintains regulatory compliance and safety policies as required by external regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, TJC, CAP, CLIA, etc.).
• Develops, coordinates, conducts, and maintains documentation of employee continuing education, safety education, and training.
• Maintains records for CME and employee ability, as required and in coordination with management, supervisors, and human resources.
• Oversees department quality plans and all associated local quality initiatives. Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director.
• Monitors laboratories to ensure regulatory compliance and reports findings to appropriate institutional and departmental administrative team.
• Instructs MT and MLT students, Pathology Residents, and Medical Students in safety and regulatory issues.
• Represents the department as a functioning member of institutional safety and quality improvement committees.

Skills

Laboratory regulations

Data & critical thinking

Communication

Laboratory protocols

Computer skills

Safety & infection control

Teamwork

Training & education

Leadership & interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related work experience

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas seeks a Lab QA Specialist 2 to develop, coordinate, monitor, and maintain department policies on inspection readiness, employee safety, and quality assurance. This role includes educating staff on responsibilities and staying current with external regulatory standards governing laboratory operations.

Key tasks include coordinating the laboratory safety team, ensuring safety standards are followed by staff, establishing and maintaining compliance with OSHA,