Lab Quality & Compliance Specialist

Houston Methodist; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call during emergencies

Travel within Houston MetropolitanArea

Travel outside Houston Metropolitan

Uniform: No

Job summary

Houston Methodist Laboratory Services seeks a qualified Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist to develop, maintain, and monitor the quality management system. The role includes evaluating patient safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory accreditation compliance, and leading risk management and performance improvement across all testing phases.

The incumbent will coordinate proficiency testing, prepare department reports, and promote compliance at both laboratory and point-of-care sites,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required.
• Four years of clinical setting experience, including two years as MLS/MT or equivalent.
• Certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT clinical certification required.
• Proficient in English with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, and monitors the quality management system for Laboratory Services.
• Evaluates patient safety initiatives and regulatory compliance across departments.
• Coordinates reports and manages the external proficiency testing program.
• Facilitates readiness for laboratory and hospital surveys and accreditation inspections.
• Collaborates with ancillary and patient care departments to drive quality improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Patient Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Performance Improvement

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Office software

Job description

Houston Methodist Laboratory Services seeks a qualified Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist to develop, maintain, and monitor the quality management system. The role includes evaluating patient safety initiatives, ensuring regulatory accreditation compliance, and leading risk management and performance improvement across all testing phases.

The incumbent will coordinate proficiency testing, prepare department reports, and promote compliance at both laboratory and point-of-care sites,