Laboratory QA & Compliance Specialist

Patient First Maryland Medical Group, P.L.L.C.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Patient First Maryland Medical Group, P.L.L.C. is seeking a laboratory supervisor role to oversee testing quality, proficiency testing enrollment, and ongoing staff training across centers.

You will ensure adherence to policies, run QC programs, and resolve technical issues while coordinating with clinical teams. The position requires a strong background in medical technology, supervision, and instrumentation, with flexibility to work at multiple centers as needed.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum typing experience required.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• In Virginia and Maryland, bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of two years of training/experience required and four years of experience preferred.
• In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science and a minimum of six years of training/experience required.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical technology principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform a broad range of testing.
• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical methods sufficient to calculate and convert analytical data to test results is required.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of related disciplines to integrate and correlate test results with other laboratory data and clinical information.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time).
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time.
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or a reduction of work.

Responsibilities

• Reporting all findings involving laboratory operations as directed.
• Ensuring that test methodology and procedures are appropriate for the clinical use of test results and establishing performance criteria, including precision and accuracy standards for each test.
• Ensuring that the laboratory is appropriately enrolled in an approved proficiency testing program.
• Establishing a quality control program for each test performed.
• Establishing acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the testing process.
• Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken, if necessary.
• Ensuring that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken.
• Identifying training needs and ensuring that testing personnel receive regular and appropriate in-service training.
• Evaluating the competency of all testing personnel. This includes completing an evaluation at 6 and 12 months in the first year of employment and yearly thereafter. Performance is reevaluated before patient testing if instrumentation or test methodology changes.
• Providing on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation as needed.
• Reviewing medical records for compliance with Patient First policies and procedures according to schedule.
• Performing onsite inspections completely and accurately according to schedule.
• Performing final review and completion of inspection report according to schedule.
• Assisting with revisions of the inspection process and criteria.
• Performing inspection follow-ups as directed.
• Conducting training sessions as needed with center personnel, administrative personnel, trainers, etc.;
• Receiving and moving ordered supplies;
• Assisting at other locations as directed;
• Implementing established policies and procedures as directed;
• Handling physician requests with respect and in a timely manner.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervisory experience

Multitasking

Medical technology knowledge

Laboratory instrumentation knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science (VA & MD)

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or chemical, physical, or biological science (PA & NJ)

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Patient First Maryland Medical Group, P.L.L.C. is seeking a laboratory supervisor role to oversee testing quality, proficiency testing enrollment, and ongoing staff training across centers.

You will ensure adherence to policies, run QC programs, and resolve technical issues while coordinating with clinical teams. The position requires a strong background in medical technology, supervision, and instrumentation, with flexibility to work at multiple centers as needed.