Lab Quality Management Specialist

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

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.