Laboratory Quality & Compliance Lead

Trinity Health Corp.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. seeks a Quality Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program. You will partner with management to continually assess quality systems and develop policies, procedures, training, and audits.

You will coordinate quality initiatives, identify process improvements, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. The role includes preparing inspections, managing proficiency testing, and producing quality reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field required; Master’s in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration preferred.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS or ABHES accredited clinical laboratory science program or alternate path meeting certification eligibility.
• Certification in MT/MLS/ASCP or equivalent preferred or required.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings with quality systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, assessment and monitoring of quality management initiatives, indicators, action plans, audits, and related activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and coordinate resources for evaluation and change.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Prepare for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
• Coordinate and monitor the laboratory’s proficiency testing program.
• Develop, organize, and present laboratory quality management reports.
• Write and maintain quality management SOPs meeting quality and regulatory standards.
• Pursue continuing education and participate in professional meetings to enhance management and technical knowledge.
• Participate in committees or special projects as needed.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Process improvement

Reporting

Training

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Master's in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration preferred

NAACLS/ABHES accredited program eligibility

Certification: MT/MLS/ASCP eligible

Job description

Trinity Health Corp. seeks a Quality Coordinator to design, implement, and oversee the Laboratory Quality Management program. You will partner with management to continually assess quality systems and develop policies, procedures, training, and audits.

You will coordinate quality initiatives, identify process improvements, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. The role includes preparing inspections, managing proficiency testing, and producing quality reports.