Lab Quality Assurance Lead

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist to develop, maintain, and monitor the quality management system across Laboratory Services. The role involves evaluating patient safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and driving performance improvement in testing across hospital sites.

The position coordinates external proficiency programs and reports, and supports annual assessments of the Quality Assurance program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field.
• Four years of clinical experience, including two years as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent role.
• Certification as Medical Technologist/CLS or equivalent (ASCP/NCA/AMT).
• Strong knowledge of quality management, regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and monitors the quality management system for Laboratory Services.
• Evaluates patient safety initiatives and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates and reports on quality metrics and proficiency testing.
• Manages external proficiency programs and risk management activities.
• Coordinates Lab and hospital-wide quality improvement efforts and prepares committee presentations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Independent judgment

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems

Office software

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist to develop, maintain, and monitor the quality management system across Laboratory Services. The role involves evaluating patient safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management, and driving performance improvement in testing across hospital sites.

The position coordinates external proficiency programs and reports, and supports annual assessments of the Quality Assurance program.