Lab Quality Coordinator MLS

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

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.

• 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.
• Monitor point of care QC and patient results. Coordinates the maintenance of an appropriate document control system for laboratory policies, procedures, forms and records.
• Supports and utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards.
• Develops and presents staff continuing education on quality, accreditation standards, and patient safety related topics. As appropriate, interacts and consults with physicians, Medical Center staff and outreach clients.
• 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. 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.