Lab Quality & Compliance Lead — Inspector & Trainer

DeKalb Health; Brinkley (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

No routine nights or weekends

Company-paid health, dental, andVision

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Arcare in Brinkley, AR is seeking a Lab Quality Coordinator to ensure safety, quality, and compliance across clinic laboratories. You will inspect labs for OSHA, CLIA, CDC, and other standards, provide competency training, and maintain quality control processes to support our health care services.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong teaching abilities, and proactive management of lab quality in a dynamic clinical environment. This is a full-time position with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of clinical laboratory experience, preferably in a clinic setting.
• Experience with QC reviews, POC instruments, phlebotomy, and drug screen collection desired.
• Teaching experience is a plus.
• Completion of an approved program for Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and customized software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies as the organization evolves.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections of clinic laboratories for compliance with safety and quality standards; report findings to the Laboratory Director and appropriate managers.
• Provide professional assessments and remedial training to improve staff education and lab quality as needed.
• Teach lab orientation, drug screen, and phlebotomy classes.
• Maintain lab competency and inspection spreadsheets.
• Assist the Laboratory Director in developing and revising laboratory policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing issues; deliver supplies in extenuating circumstances as needed.
• Ensure proper quality control and assurance in all clinic laboratories.
• Perform all duties accurately, timely, and in compliance with Arcare policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teaching/training

Quality inspections

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist program

ASCP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Arcare in Brinkley, AR is seeking a Lab Quality Coordinator to ensure safety, quality, and compliance across clinic laboratories. You will inspect labs for OSHA, CLIA, CDC, and other standards, provide competency training, and maintain quality control processes to support our health care services.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong teaching abilities, and proactive management of lab quality in a dynamic clinical environment. This is a full-time position with daytime hours.