Lab Quality & Compliance Lead

MercyOne Medical Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Waterloo, IA is hiring a Quality Coordinator to design and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program. You will partner with management to develop policies, procedures, quality training and audits to ensure patient-safe results and continuous improvement.

The role requires a science-based bachelor’s degree, 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, and certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration preferred.
• Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Certification in MT/MLS/ASCP or NAACLS/ABHES accreditation pathway required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, assessment and monitoring of quality management initiatives, indicators, and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and coordinate resources for changes.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate inspection preparation for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate and monitor the laboratory’s proficiency testing program.
• Develop, organize, and present quality management reports.
• Write and maintain quality SOPs meeting quality and regulatory standards.
• Monitor point-of-care QC and patient results; maintain document control system for policies.
• Support LEAN principles and productivity standards.
• Develop and present staff continuing education on quality, accreditation standards, and patient safety.
• Participate in committees or special projects; provide weekend support as needed.

Skills

Quality management

LEAN principles

Audit coordination

Regulatory compliance

Document control

Staff training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration (preferred)

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Waterloo, IA is hiring a Quality Coordinator to design and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program. You will partner with management to develop policies, procedures, quality training and audits to ensure patient-safe results and continuous improvement.

The role requires a science-based bachelor’s degree, 3 years of clinical laboratory experience, and certification eligibility.