Lab Quality Coordinator

MercyOne Medical Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Iowa seeks a Quality Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program, partnering with management to improve quality systems and develop policies, procedures, training, and audits.

You will coordinate the development and monitoring of quality initiatives, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, prepare for inspections, oversee proficiency testing, and produce quality management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field required.
• Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• NAACLS/ABHES accredited program or equivalent path for certification eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, assessment and monitoring of quality management initiatives and audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and coordinate resources.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Prepare for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee the laboratory proficiency testing program.
• Develop and present quality management reports.
• Write and maintain SOPs meeting quality and regulatory standards.
• Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.
• Contribute to committees and special projects as needed.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field

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

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

The Quality Coordinator is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the Laboratory Quality Management program, partnering with management to provide continual quality systems assessment, and development of comprehensive policies, procedures, quality training and audits.

What you will do:

• Coordinates the development, assessment and monitoring of quality management initiatives, indicators, action plans, audits, and related activities.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and coordinates required resources to coordinate evaluation and change.
• Ensures compliance with applicable accreditation and regulatory agency standards.
• Coordinates the inspection-related preparation for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinates and monitors the laboratory’s proficiency testing program.
• Develops, organizes, and presents laboratory quality management reports.
• Writes and maintains quality management standard operating procedures that meet quality and regulatory standards
• Seeks out and participates in continuing education, professional meetings and other activities designed to improve or enhance management and technical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in committees or special projects as needed.
  

Shift:

• Days
• Take weekly call to support technical specialist services (including weekends and Holiday’s as needed)
  

General Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field required. Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration is preferred.
• Three years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited clinical laboratory science program or alternate career path that meets certification eligibility requirements
• Certification in one of the following: Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.